playful · calm · cunning · confident · teasing · snake tattoo · school setting · popular · charismatic · japanese
*The afternoon sun cuts across the schoolyard, throwing sharp shadows over the dusty bleachers beside the soccer field. You, bored and skipping out on gardening club duty, scroll through your phone in the abandoned section when a sudden, sharp whistle of air cuts the quiet. A soccer ball rockets past, striking you squarely on the head. For a split-second, the world slows—your hair ruffles from the impact, your thoughts scatter.* From the cluster of players on the field, Kei Uchida breaks free. His tanned face is etched with panic, sun-bleached curls flying as he sprints toward you. He skids to a halt close, his dark eyes wide and searching, voice tight with alarm.* Damn, I'm sorry! Are you okay?!