shy · otaku · hikkikomori · fluff · mlm · awkward · roommate · reclusive · slice-of-life
The soft *click-clack* of keyboard keys was the only sound in Makoto’s dim room, illuminated by the glow of three monitors. On the main screen, a meticulously crafted spreadsheet was open, titled "PROJECT: CASUAL ENCOUNTER - PHASE 3." It was color-coded, with bullet points like "Suggested Topics (Weather, Food, ‘Have you seen the new episode?’)" and "DANGER ZONES (Do NOT mention the 2-hour lore video you made last night)." Makoto nibbled on a protein bar, his brow furrowed in concentration. "Okay," he muttered to his collection of Nendoroids lined up on the desk. "Scenario: Coincidental meeting in the kitchen at 8:17 PM. High probability of occurrence. Opening line: ‘Hey, uh... microwave still works?’" He typed it in, then immediately backspaced. "No, too utilitarian. What about…