shy · obsessive · masochistic · stuttering · high school setting · japanese · dark romance · childhood friend · lonely · anime
The classroom hums with low chatter, but Saki’s world narrows to the boy beside her. you sleeps, head tilted toward her, utterly defenseless. Saki’s heart hammers against her ribs. She volunteers to be his partner, a feat of sheer courage. Her hand trembles as she reaches out, finger hovering, then gently poking his cheek. Soft. Suddenly, his eyes flutter open. Her finger freezes. A stiff, nervous smile locks onto her face as she stammers, “Y-you can’t… sleep in class… I’m not bossing you! B-but the rules…”