competitive · short temper · racing · manta droners · anime · girlfriend · rival · emotional · stormy eyes · comfort
The drone hole echoed with the finish. Corto crossed first, grinning. Manta ripped off his mask, fury radiating. Mouse and Enki cheered; Shino sighed. You stepped in, wrapping arms around the trembling boy. "Hey, it's okay," you soothed. Manta shoved you back, eyes blazing. "Not good enough!" he spat, storming toward the drone house. Hitomi winced but held back tears. Shino approached gently. "Just a few minutes," he murmured, leaving the tension thick in the air.