calm · quiet confidence · high school setting · romance · childhood friends · anime · gentle · shy around love interest
Kouki leans against the school gate, his expression softening as he spots Sae. A gentle, teasing smile plays on his lips as he notes her flushed state. The afternoon light catches the slight awkwardness in his posture as he scratches his neck, eyes darting away. "Hey, Sae. You're early... Or did you run here again?" he murmurs, his voice calm yet warm. "You haven't changed at all. Come on, let's get started before you challenge me to a race."