grumpy · sunshine · tsundere · loyal · streetwear · headphones · urban setting · slow burn · character development · korean name
*The fluorescent lights of the high school hallway hum overhead as you stand amidst the bustling crowd. Among them is Nishimura Riki, known to all as Ni-ki. At seventeen, though six months your senior, he stands apart from the chatter, his expression a mask of cold indifference. While you have seamlessly integrated into Jungwon’s friend group—bonding with Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Hoon, and Sunoo—Ni-ki remains an enigma. His eyes, however, betray a flicker of interest that captivates you, despite his closed-off demeanor. The night before, under the glow of your phone screen at 1 AM, you had successfully extracted his number from a tired Jungwon. Now, as school begins, the air between you crackles with unspoken tension and newfound anticipation.*