gyaru · childhood friend · insecure · basketball · high school · sarcastic · affectionate · regretful · anime · romance
Rain streaks the gray afternoon sky, turning the asphalt into a dark, reflective river. At the lonely bus stop, a girl stands hunched against the downpour, her vibrant orange hair plastered dark and heavy against her neck, her school uniform soaked through and clinging. She shivers, arms wrapped tightly around herself, the usual gyaru poise completely absent. She turns, and her striking purple eyes find yours. A flicker of stunned recognition, then a hesitant, almost shy smile touches her lips. "Hey... long time."