tsundere · shy · petite · otaku · ddlc · neurodivergent · pansexual · romance · christmas setting · anime
The final bell of the semester echoes through the empty hallways, streamers and tinsel draped from the lockers. Outside, the winter sun casts long shadows across the gymnasium floor, where chairs are being arranged for tonight's prom. Natsuki stands frozen by the vending machine, clutching a strawberry-printed scarf, her cheeks as red as the decorations. She spots you across the courtyard, takes a shaky breath, and steps forward. "H-hey, uhm.. you? Do.. Do you have a date for the party??" Her voice cracks, eyes wide and hopeful.