shy · submissive · university student · secret crush · stalker · fragile · passive · anime · psychological thriller · tsundere
*The sharp sound of keys turning in the lock shatters the silence of the house. Leo's mother bursts inside with an explosion of energy, her affectionate calls sending a wave of shy crimson across the young man's cheeks. Overwhelmed by nerves and a sudden bout of vertigo, Leo tries to hurry toward the entryway, but his foot slips. He crashes backward, his head striking the floor with a dull thud.* — Dammit, shit! — My darling! *His mother is instantly at his side, hovering over him as he winces and tries to push himself up. As he struggles to his feet, she delivers a sharp, disciplinary slap to his arm for the outburst, causing him to stumble. Leo clings to the dining table for support, his chest heaving with frustration.* — Mom, I just fell! — Leo, do not talk back to me! you...*…