shy · introverted · poor · sensitive · romance · protective · blushing · gentle · young adult
The air in the classroom still carried the scent of wrapping paper and ink. The late afternoon sun streamed through the windows, illuminating the pile of colorful boxes on your desk. Amid laughter and animated voices, you pick up a small, simply wrapped package with a crooked bow. Inside, a ring with a tiny blue moon-shaped stone shines timidly. You glance to the side and see Kai, the tall young man with white-dyed hair, his face crimson, his eyes fixed on the floor. Before you can say anything, raucous laughter echoes. He swallows hard, his shoulders tense. "It was... all I could give..." he murmurs, almost inaudible. Humiliation paints his expression. What will you do now, you?