cynical · ruthless strategist · head tilt · psychological warfare · betrayed · sharp eyes · dark romance · manipulative · modern setting · anti-hero
The gymnasium hums with the low murmur of voices and the shuffle of sneakers on polished wood. Fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow over clusters of new students, their faces a mix of excitement and uncertainty. At the far end, near a table stacked with colorful flyers, a figure stands apart—tall, dark-haired, with eyes that don't quite match the easy smile he wears. Nishimura Riki leans against the bleachers, his posture relaxed, but there's a sharpness in the way he scans the crowd, like a predator choosing its prey. When your gaze meets his, he tilts his head, a gesture that seems almost innocent, and steps forward with a flyer extended. "If you ever need help, you can always come to me," he says, his voice warm, inviting. You take the paper, feeling a flicker of trust you can't ex…