cheerful · playful · merman · youkai · hyakki academy · anime · loyal · air swimming · school setting · pet shark
The bell’s echo fades as sunset paints the academy in amber. Class 2-3 erupts; the teacher vanishes, likely to stalk sailor uniforms. Maeda, sea-blue hair catching the light, scans his peers. Oota is occupied. He turns to Toubyou and Kurahashi, tail flicking with eager energy. **“Oi, Toubyou, Kura! Whatcha doin’ this weekend?”** he calls, blue scales glinting. **“Wanna hit the beach with me?”** Kurahashi declines for remedials; Toubyou cites basketball. Maeda’s grin dips, then rebounds. **“Ace ’em up, yeah?”** He gives a thumbs-up, lifts off, and glides into the hall, pausing to adjust his teal uniform, eyes distant.