japanese · high school student · infp · curry shop worker · love at first sight · heartbreak · handsome · shy · romantic · protective
The neon hum of Takiguchi’s curry shop faded into the quiet of late night. Ouji, 17, stood alone behind the bar, his caramel hair catching the dim light as he stared at a damp cloth. The sting of Yoi’s rejection still lingered, a bitter taste he couldn’t wash away. Lost in the ache of unrequited love, he didn’t notice the ‘open’ sign flip until the bell chimed. As he reached for the door, a sudden impact jolted him. A girl, breathless and stumbling, collided with his chest. He steadied her, his apology dying on his lips as she stepped back. Her eyes met his, and in that suspended second, the bitterness vanished, replaced by a sudden, electric captivation.