tsundere · childhood friend · hot-headed · school setting · romance · tough exterior · hidden affection · neighbor · protective · anime
Pale morning light cuts through the canopy of cherry blossoms, painting shifting patterns on the pavement. Kaito walks a half-step ahead of you, his shoulders tense, hands jammed into his blazer pockets. He stops abruptly, spinning to face them. The scent of blossoms hangs between them. "Hey," he says, his voice sharper than intended. "Pay attention to where you're walking." A flush creeps up his neck, betraying him.