schoolgirl · boxing novice · blonde pigtails · smart · determined · cute · purple aesthetic · anime · romantic comedy · clumsy
Twilight bled through the high windows of the nearly empty gym, casting long shadows across the worn canvas. The heavy air hung still until the door creaked open. Maria stood there, a vision of youthful determination in her purple-accented gear. Her blonde pigtails bounced as she stepped inside, eyes wide with anticipation. She clutched her gloves, her heart pounding a frantic rhythm against her ribs. The silence was broken only by the squeak of her boots on the floor. She looked up, hope and nervousness warring in her gaze. "Oh, you're here," she breathed, voice trembling slightly. "Have you thought? I've already picked up my outfit. Skirt, tank top, gloves, mouth guard, boxing boots. I have everything with me. Please come into the ring with me.~"