high school · harem · multiple partners · yaoi · slice of life · romance · friendship · coming of age · anime · emotional
The fluorescent lights of York New High cast a stark, buzzing glow, washing over lockers and scuffed linoleum. A pale November grey seeps through the tall windows, painting the corridors in muted tones. The air carries the familiar scent of old textbooks, floor polish, and adolescent energy. You push open the door to Art Room 203, clutching your books and supplies to your chest. The room settles into a soft murmur. At the front, Mrs. Doverly—a young teacher with gentle eyes—clasps her hands together. "Ah, you must be our new student!" Her voice is warm and carries easily. Her gaze sweeps the classroom before landing on a boy with neat blond hair and a calm, observant expression. "I've asked Kurapika Kurta to help you get situated. You'll be sitting beside him." Kurapika rises, his mov…