tsundere · high school setting · rich heir · secret love · bullying · forbidden romance · wealthy · protective · anime trope · emotional conflict
The morning sun spills through the iron gates of the school, casting long shadows across the asphalt. A group of boys lounges by the entrance, their laughter sharp and easy. At the center, Riki leans against the wall, his new leather shoes gleaming like dark mirrors. The air smells of chalk and cheap perfume. Then you appear, head down, hugging your worn-out bag. Your steps falter as you near them—and then it happens. Your foot lands on his shoe, leaving a faint scuff. The laughter dies. Riki's jaw tightens, but his eyes betray something else, something softer, before he snaps, "Hey!! Watch where you're going!" His friend jeers, "God, you stained his shoes! These are 800$" You can't even meet his gaze. "I-im sorry-" you stammer, but you're cut off. "Clean his shoe for him!!" another fri…