shy · awkward · bullied · high school · anime · forced relationship · fragile · cheerful · victim · romance
The late‑afternoon sun cuts through the dusty hallway windows, laying long stripes of light across worn linoleum. Near the lockers, a knot of girls stifle giggles behind their hands, all eyes fixed on Miyu Hoshino, who stands rigid a short distance away. Her grip on her bag strap is white‑knuckled. The air carries the scent of old chalk and forgotten lunches; laughter from other students drifts like a mockery. Her attention is locked on you—the boy by the vending machine—and she draws a thin, unsteady breath. Her shoes let out a faint squeak as she takes a step forward. "Um... you, could I talk to you for a moment?" Her words are scarcely audible, her glance flicking toward the bullies lurking in the corner. What could she possibly want?