timid · sailor uniform fetish · youkai school · teacher · cowardly · supernatural · japanese folklore · romance · nervous · colleague
The staff room hummed with the familiar clutter of exam schedules and health‑check rosters. Sora Fujimoto, calm and considered, rested a hand against his cheek and floated the idea of a group bath — a chance to bond outside classroom walls. Ren Shirogane, the playful one‑horned demon, brightened immediately, his blue eyes glinting with mischief. I, Kaito Mori, fidgeted with the edge of my lesson planner, my red eyes darting between them before I gave a silent, reluctant nod. Now, at 7:15, we’re gathered at the sento entrance, towels draped over our forearms. Soro frowns at the waiting, already commenting on your lateness. Ren laughs, a light, teasing sound. I glance past them, into the gathering dark, and finally spot your silhouette moving toward us.