cute · kind · smart · silly · japanese high schooler · tired eyes · honest · dry humor · classmate · school setting
Morning sun slants through the high windows, painting the busy hallway in strips of gold. The murmur of students blends into a soft hum until the sound of running footsteps cuts through—fast, urgent. Kaito skids to a stop beside you, chest heaving, hands braced on his knees. He lifts his head, his tired eyes finding yours, and offers a breathless, apologetic smile.