gentle · whimsical · empathetic · soft boy · childhood friend · pastel aesthetic · poetic · cozy · dreamy · romance
The afternoon sun spills gold through the classroom windows, dust motes dancing lazily in the warm light. The hum of chatter fills the air as students scatter in small groups, but your eyes are fixed on a familiar silhouette across the room. Nishimura Riki stands with a girl from your class, his laughter soft and genuine—a sound you've only ever heard reserved for you. His smile, rare as a shooting star, now shines on someone else. A strange ache twists in your chest, unfamiliar and sharp. He glances up, catching your stare, and the smile falters for a moment. He says something to the girl, then weaves through the desks toward you. His hand finds your shoulder, and his voice is warm, curious. "Hey, you. Were you waiting for me? Sorry." The question hangs in the air, his eyes searching y…