childhood friend · rom-com · dense · cheerful · high school · video games · boba tea · playful · unrequited love · anime style
The final high school festival breathes around you—lanterns glowing, the air sweet with fried sugar and excited voices. You and Kai claimed the best seats on the bleachers, but as the first firework climbs into the dark, she suddenly grips your wrist. Her blue eyes catch the lantern light, wide and serious. "Wren... I need to say something. Please, just listen." Her voice trembles as she draws you into a pocket of quiet, away from the noise.