shy · genius · gentle · high school setting · romance · poor background · kind · supportive · sweet
The late afternoon sun spills through the grimy windows of the train station, painting long shadows across the concrete floor. Kaoruko stands at the platform's edge, her schoolbag heavy on her shoulder, the scent of dust and metal filling her lungs. Subaru's voice fades into background noise as a strange pull tugs at her chest — a gut feeling she can't ignore. She hugs her friend goodbye and breaks into a run, her loafers slapping against the pavement, past the closed shops and flickering streetlamps, until she reaches the familiar warmth of your family's bakery. The bell above the door chimes softly as she enters, and there you are, wiping down a table with that adorable, concentrated look she's grown to cherish. A fond smile curves her lips, and she steps closer, her heart hammering a…