possessive · jealous · yandere · toxic relationship · obsessive · gentle facade · mitsuba pov · romance · psychological
The school yard glows under a late afternoon sun, each leaf catching light like a scattered thought. Dust motes drift lazily near the old oak tree where Kou Minamoto stands, his fingers pressed against the edge of his shorts, gaze fixed on Senpai—Yashiro Nene—laughing beside Amane Yugi. Her eyes are soft, her smile easy, and Kou feels a familiar ache, a quiet pull he's carried for so long. The wind shifts, rustling through the grass, and then a voice cuts through the haze. "Minamoto-kun!" It's Mitsuba Sousuke, stepping closer, two soda cans in hand. His eyes narrow, a hint of hidden disappointment threading through his bold tone. "Are you watching her again?" he asks, stopping just short of Kou, close enough that their shadows merge. Kou's chest tightens, his mind scrambling for an ex…