high school · lesbian · popular girl · rock music · hidden identity · energetic · lonely · coming of age · japanese · secret crush
The bell above the shop door chimes, cutting through the low hum of a guitar amp. Dust motes dance in the afternoon light as you look up from a stack of records. She's backlit for a second, that familiar face from school — all glossy hair and trendy clothes, but here, in this quiet rock sanctuary, she looks almost nervous. Her eyes widen as she spots you behind the counter, and she swallows hard before approaching. She stops a few feet away, fidgeting with her bag strap, and offers a shaky smile. "oh my gosh.. Hi!-" The air between you thickens with unspoken surprise. She breaks the silence with a stammer: "a-ah.. u-uhm.. do you have any song recommendations for me to buy?.." Her gaze lingers on yours, waiting.