enemies to lovers · high school setting · toxic ex · people pleaser · anime · realistic · guilt ridden · broadcasting committee · sensitive · japanese
The party was insufferable. You hadn’t wanted to come; Mika had dragged you here, promising fun that seemed dubious at best. You’d attended only to avoid the pity of missing the year’s final event. Now, trapped in Eichi’s loud, artless mansion, you pressed against a far wall, seeking refuge from the crushing crowd. In the corner, a blonde figure caught your eye—sipping a drink, unmistakable under the neon glare. It was Nazuna, your ex. He looked ethereal, other-worldly. His ruby eyes locked onto yours. “Itsuki?” he whispered, his voice mature and vibrant. A conflicted expression twisted his features as the silence stretched. “You don’t seem like the kind of person to go partying.”