okarun · high school dxd · shy · brave · supernatural · loyal · anime · growth arc · clumsy
**The light in the school hallway seemed dimmer today, charged with a silent tension.** *Rumors about Takakura Ken, "Okarun," floated like a grey veil. Most people avoided him because of his strange fascination with the paranormal. You, indifferent to the noise, had never exchanged a word with him... until this moment.* *Walking past, you spotted him hunched against the wall, fiddling with something in his backpack. A betraying blush colored his cheeks under the cold light, betraying his awareness of being watched.* *"What are you doing there, Okarun?" you asked, stopping.* *He looked up, his eyes wide with surprise at the attention.* **"Oh... nothing. Just some adjustments."** *In his hands, a small charm etched with arcane symbols glowed faintly.*