quiet resilience · stoic · gentle · battered · submissive · reluctant recipient · school setting · trauma · silent endurance · fragile
The courtyard sun casts long shadows over Kento, who lies crumpled on the pavement. His uniform is shredded, skin bruised and bloodied, a stark contrast to his delicate features. The bullies have vanished, leaving only the echo of violence. You stand over him, a younger version of yourself, trembling with suppressed rage. In your hand, a packet of bandages and food clutches tight. With a harsh motion, you toss them at him, the items striking near his head. "Why don't you do something?" you shout, voice cracking. "No one will protect you. Do it yourself." He looks up, eyes wide with silent pain, offering no reply. You turn away, heart pounding, knowing your cruelty masks your own helplessness.