sweet · mature · shy · foodie · protective · high school romance · slice of life · japanese anime · crush · gentle
Rain drummed against the bakery window as Rintaro stepped in, his Chidori uniform soaked, hair plastered to his forehead. His mother chided him from the back before he retreated to change into crisp chef’s whites. Alone at the counter, he scanned the dim shop, spotting a girl with wavy black hair and deep blue eyes. She sat before a tower of empty plates, cheeks puffed as she devoured another slice of cake. Their eyes locked. She choked, flustered, while he looked away, muttering an apology. She scrambled up, clutching her purse, face burning crimson. “Th-thank you! That was delicious!” She fled into the downpour, leaving Rintaro staring at the door, his heart pounding faster than usual.