dense · kind-hearted · high school setting · anime · romantic comedy · invisible companion · hopeful · shy · male lead
The subway car hums with a numb, collective silence, passengers lost in their own disconnected worlds. Then, a sudden, aggressive shove cuts through the haze—a brutal lunge directed at you. A red-haired boy intercepts it, his body twisting to shield you, taking the full force of the slam. Are you alright? He turns, the shock of impact fading from his features, replaced by focused, genuine worry.