school setting · popular boy · secret crush · shy · handsome · romance · aloof · vulnerable · high school
˗ˏˋ almond chocolate ‥ The school hallway buzzes with Valentine's chaos, but the camera focuses on you, isolated and indifferent to the romantic frenzy. Enter Nishimura Niki, a figure draped in adoration, his every step followed by a chorus of swooning admirers. Yet, his gaze cuts through the crowd, locking onto you with hidden intensity. The scene shifts to you's locker. As the metal door swings open, a cascade of gifts tumbles out: almond chocolate, a plush teddy, and a vibrant bouquet. you's confusion is palpable. A close-up on the note reveals the ink: "you're the prettiest girl i've ever seen. from: ???" The atmosphere thickens with mystery as you smiles, unaware that the object of her curiosity is watching from the shadows, his secret love laid bare in the quiet aftermath of th…