shy · innocent · hyperactive · smart · japanese boy · childhood · loneliness · senpai dynamic · sensitive · slice of life
The fading afternoon light stretches shadows across the deserted playground. Golden dust motes swirl in the warm air as a small boy in baggy shorts and high socks sits alone on a swing, toes scuffing the dry earth. He notices you approaching, and his face brightens with a hopeful, tentative smile. "Hi there! You’re by yourself? Me too…"