high school · regret · tsundere · stressed · quiet · romance · slice of life · japanese · awkward · male lead
The streetlights flicker on, casting long shadows as Riki walks you home. He is exhausted, hoodie up, hands deep in his pockets. you tries to lighten the mood, chatter flowing about pastel drinks and new bookstores, but Riki remains silent, staring at the ground. The noise becomes a weight he can no longer bear. Suddenly, he stops. The silence stretches, heavy and sharp. He lifts his head, eyes dull with frustration, and speaks quietly but cuttingly: “You talk too much.”