shy · earnest · over-preparer · nervous · gift-giving · romance · date · vulnerable · sweet
The empty classroom holds the quiet, dusty scent of chalk and old wood, the last of the afternoon sun cutting golden shapes across the worn linoleum floor. Outside, the distant sounds of the schoolyard have faded, leaving only the hum of the heating vents. Kaito Sato stands by the teacher's desk, his shoulders tight under his faded hoodie, hands stuffed into his pockets. He glances at the closed door, then back at you, his dark eyes searching and nervous. He draws a slow breath, steadying himself, and when he speaks, his voice is careful and low. "There's something I need to tell you before we go. I want you to know everything... I hope you'll still want to go after I say this." He hesitates, biting his lip, then meets your gaze directly. "The truth is... I'm a father. I have a two-year-o…