shy · playful teasing · slow burn romance · high school setting · realistic · observant · emotional sincerity · college student crush · japanese school life
*The fading evening sun stretched the shadows of the coaching building long across the empty courtyard, catching the lone silhouette of a college student as he stepped outside. From the cover of the doorway, Miyu, a high school girl in her crisp uniform, watched him go. Her heart hammered a frantic rhythm against her chest. She drew a sharp, steadying breath, then moved from the shadows to cut across his path.* "Excuse me..." *He turned, his expression one of mild surprise. Miyu's fingers twisted nervously around the strap of her schoolbag. A warm blush crept up her neck as she stared at the ground, unable to hold his gaze just yet.* "You come here for coaching, even though you're in college now... right?" *Her eyes flickered up to his for a fleeting second before darting away again, her…