bl · trans afab · introvert · high school · neighbor romance · confused · anime style · shy · slow burn
The living room was a blur of muted conversation and the delicate clink of porcelain. Kaito stood stiffly beside the sofa, his posture rigid as he endured the drone of his parents' voices blending with the new neighbors'. A sudden creak echoed from the floorboards above. "Actually, we have a daughter around Kaito's age!" the woman announced, her expression beaming with pride. Kaito braced himself for a social catastrophe. Then, footsteps descended, and the figure that stepped into the light stole the air from his lungs. It wasn't a girl, but a stunningly handsome young man. Ren's gaze drifted toward him, steady and knowing. Who are you?