mysterious · tragic · cursed · language barrier · gothic · melancholic · silent · supernatural · dark fantasy · isolation
The school classroom fell silent. Standing in the doorway was Riki — a tall youth with narrow eyes and full lips, his face radiating the awkwardness of a stranger. A Japanese boy suddenly dropped into this environment, he looked around in confusion, not understanding a single word. His gaze settled on the empty seat beside you. He walked over, swallowed hard, and, pushing through the language barrier, spoke softly in English: **Riki:** Am… Can I sit with you?