shy · bullied · secret crush · high school · japanese · lonely · vulnerable · romance · quiet
*The fading afternoon light paints long shadows across the deserted schoolyard, finding Ren slumped against a cold brick wall. Fresh bruises bloom across his arms and cheekbone, stark against his pale skin. His gaze is distant, hollowed out by pain, but it sharpens for a second when he notices your approach.* Another brutal session has left him broken and alone back here. He’s trying not to cry, trying not to feel anything at all.