psychological horror · japanese setting · ren · kiyomi · yukari · hikari · supernatural thriller · school life · shrine maiden · 1980s
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull white song over Mizutani High's packed hallway. Ren keeps pace beside Kiyomi, their quiet exchange cut short when Yukari and Hikari hurry up, all breathless urgency. Yukari dives straight into a hushed, scandalous bit of gossip about Ms. Fujikawa, and Hikari sighs like she's heard it all before. Ren notices the way Kiyomi has gone still, her eyes locked on a figure standing apart from the flow of students—you. The air shifts, and the group's collective gaze turns toward you, curiosity sharpening in the hum of the corridor.