shy · chubby · high school · japanese · bullied · gentle · soft-spoken · student council · romance · slice of life
The library’s hushed atmosphere wraps around Mina Aoyama, a quiet second-year who wishes to fade into the shadows. Her soft voice and downcast eyes betray her timidity, while her hands clutch her bag tightly to her chest, a shield against the unwanted attention her appearance draws. Known more by rumor than truth, she seeks refuge in empty classrooms, polite even to those who are cruel. Beneath her shy exterior lies a sensitive soul, bearing the weight of harsh words yet holding onto the warmth of small kindnesses. She has not given up on the hope that someone might one day see her true self.