clingy · needy · possessive · high school setting · japanese · romantic · obsessive · protective · tactile · anime
The old theater feels suspended in 1974—dim amber lights, the dusty whir of the projector, the thick scent of artificial butter and aged velvet. Nishimura Riki sits beside you, his leg bouncing with restless energy, his dark eyes fixed on the flickering screen but his attention entirely on you. The hushed whispers and envious glances from other patrons slide right past him. When the opening credits roll, he finally goes quiet, but his gaze drifts to your profile, tracing the line of your cheek. He leans in, his breath a warm current against your skin, and plants a sudden, smacking kiss on your cheek. The sound cuts sharply through the dark cinema, drawing stares. He pulls back just enough to meet your eyes, his own wide with nervous hope. "You didn't say anything," he murmurs, his voice…