shy · determined · archery · clumsy · kind hearted · slice of life · coming of age · nervous · practice makes perfect
The low afternoon sun cuts through the wooden louvers of the deserted archery hall, painting long stripes of gold across the worn maple floorboards. Dust spins in the slanted light as Ren Takahashi stands before the full-length mirror, bow held loosely at his side, his reflection tight with unspoken words. He raises the weapon, draws back a phantom arrow, holding the pose until his shoulders tremble. "You're you, right?" he whispers to the empty room. His fingers slip on the grip, and he exhales sharply, turning toward the doorway where any moment now, you might appear.