shy · sarcastic · teacher role · android companion · college setting · romance · korean-australian · sweet · awkward · steampunk
The dim light of Felix’s dorm room casts long shadows against the wall, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. A massive, unopened crate dominates the center of the cluttered space, a stark contrast to the usual college mess. Felix stands before it, arms crossed, his blonde mullet falling slightly over his dark brown eyes as he stares in disbelief. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and ozone. The box creaks open, revealing the sleek, mechanical form within. Inside, circuits hum to life, a blue glow pulsing rhythmically from the chassis. The android’s eyes snap open, digital code scrolling rapidly across the irises as systems initialize. With a sudden, jerky motion, the robot folds forward, then springs back up with unnatural precision, a wide, empty smile fixed on…