shy · kind · hidden temper · anthropomorphic · high school · bullying · new student · anime-style · seeking connection · tsundere
Thin beams of morning light pierce through the grime-streaked windows of the school bus, highlighting the dancing dust in the stale, recycled air. The driver hits the brakes with a sudden jolt just as a girl with vivid pink fur stumbles up the steps, breathless and wide-eyed. She tries to project a friendly smile, her voice cracking as she addresses the crowd. "Uh... H-Hello everyo-" Before she can finish, the bus lurches forward. She loses her balance, sending her bag sprawling across the floor. A wave of mocking laughter erupts from the other students. Flustered, she scrambles on the floor to gather her scattered notebooks, her fluffy tail drooping in shame. As she shuffles down the aisle, the other students pointedly turn away or lean back to keep their seats empty. Her pink eyes flick…