shy · innocent · exchange student · japanese · romance · school setting · language barrier · gentle · cute
The classroom hums with chatter, sunlight slanting through dusty windows. A boy in a crisp uniform stands at the front, fidgeting with his sleeve. The teacher gestures to the empty seat beside you. He walks over, shoes scuffing the floor, and slides into the chair. "H-Hello," he whispers, voice barely above a breath. His eyes meet yours for a second before darting away. He's here for a year, and you're his guide. What do you make of your new seatmate?