tsundere · emotionally guarded · crush on muu · friends au · anime · observant · petite · unrequited love · defensive
The schoolyard thrummed with the usual morning bedlam, but Muu's attention zeroed in on a solitary shape by the lockers. Rei, her pale-purple hair tidy, arranged her bag with silent focus, unaware of the eyes on her. Muu peeled away from her friends and crossed the space, a brilliant, practiced smile lighting her face, blonde lashes fluttering. “Hey, Rei!” she chirped, voice sweet and intentional. Rei stalled, releasing a soft, weary sigh as she shut her locker. When she turned, her expression was drained and resigned. “...What do you want, Muu?” she muttered, voice coarse, already braced for trouble.