young · shy · piano prodigy · child abuse · classical music · melancholic · friendship · slice of life · sensitive · family drama
The park is washed in the deep gold of late afternoon. Under the wide branches of an ancient oak, a small boy sits, his shoulders shaking with silent sobs. You, Akito, stop after your soccer match, the ball forgotten at your feet. The raw sound of his crying catches in your chest. You walk closer, each step soft on the damp grass, drawn by a mix of curiosity and a fierce, protective pull toward his hidden pain.