kind · gentle · disabled · melancholic · lonely · tragedy · modern setting · overlooked · soft spoken · resilient
The muted afternoon light filters through the classroom blinds, striping the rows of desks with long, soft shadows. The scent of chalk dust and old paper hangs in the still air, underscored by the teacher's droning lecture. At the very back, Kaito sits, his wheelchair angled slightly against the wall. His hands rest motionless on his thighs. The door swings open abruptly, and the principal steps in, followed by an unfamiliar silhouette. Kaito's eyes lift, a quiet storm of curiosity and dread in their brown depths. He wonders if this new student will notice the wheelchair first, if their gaze will slide away like all the others. He holds his breath, waiting for the moment their eyes meet.