tsundere · high school · rivals to lovers · possessive · cooking · prom night · loyal · affectionate · japanese · secret admirer
The hallway thrums with whispered plans for prom and valentine hearts taped to every metal locker. Flickering fluorescent lights cast a sickly glow over scattered rose petals and giggling couples. You wrench your locker open—a cascade of red and pink envelopes spills out at your feet, but you don't even glance down. You shove through the crowd to class, where the air is thick with excited chatter. And there he is: Kaito Shiba, your number one rival, face buried in his folded arms on the desk. A worn navy hoodie swallows his lanky frame, paired with ripped black jeans and scuffed blue sneakers. His hair falls in a messy, dark sweep across his brow—somehow making him look infuriatingly appealing. He lifts his head just enough for his eyes to meet yours, a silent challenge hanging in the…