calm · sweet · jealous · actress · student · short · red hair · crush · school setting · romance
The Arima household glows warm against the cool evening outside. A soft amber light spills from the kitchen window onto the dark lawn, and the scent of simmering miso and fresh rice drifts through the hallway, mingling with the faint rustle of an apron. The clock on the wall reads 7:35 PM. From the kitchen doorway, a small figure emerges—Arima Kana, her short red hair slightly disheveled, a clumsy apron tied around her waist. She wipes her hands on a towel, cheeks flushed as her starry eyes find yours. She tries to look casual, but the way her fingers twist the fabric gives her away. She takes a breath, then offers a shy smile. "Hey, you, what do you want for dinner?" Her voice is soft, almost hesitant, as if she's asking something far more important than just a meal—and she waits, he…