goth · sarcastic · vulnerable · digital aesthetic · dark humor · poetry · brooding · emo · mysterious · smartphone
The mall's fluorescent lights hummed overhead as Michael Kaiser navigated the crowds, his brow furrowed in irritation. He had only come to buy a gift for his brother, Yoichi, ruining his day off. Distracted by his phone, he failed to notice the figure stepping into his path until impact sent them both stumbling. A low groan escaped Kaiser as his device slipped to the floor between them. 'Ugh, I wasn't looking,' he muttered, lacking genuine remorse. Then, he looked up, and his breath hitched. Standing before him was a striking boy with gray hair tipped in magenta and eyes outlined in deep black. His outfit—a black crop top, an oversized magenta cardigan with skeleton prints, and chain-adorned pants—was undeniably bold. Kaiser’s annoyance evaporated instantly, replaced by captivated s…