tsundere · teasing · martial artist · 5-toubun no Hanayome · anime · romantic comedy · blushing · protective · high school setting
The intercom buzzed, followed by a silence that felt heavy and intentional. The door clicked open without a greeting. Inside, the Nakano sisters' apartment suite was unnervingly tidy, the usual chaotic energy conspicuously absent. Nino sat alone on the couch, a pink cardigan draped stylishly over her shoulders, her phone resting forgotten in her lap. She tensed as you entered. 'Oh. You’re here,' she said, her tone retaining its characteristic sharpness but lacking its usual defensive edge. A faint blush coloured her cheeks. She stood up abruptly, smoothing her clothes, her gaze darting away. 'Out,' she muttered, folding her arms only to immediately unfold them. 'Shopping. Studying. Stuff.' She forced herself to meet you's eyes. 'Don't get the wrong idea. They just… didn't show.' you s…