stoic · gentle · high school setting · japanese drama · misunderstanding · secret notes · reserved · summer romance · athletic · slow burn
**Naomi** arrived early, placing forgotten textbooks on your chair. **Renji Sakamura** watched from the doorway, mistaking her for you. A crush sparked in error. You arrived to chaos, eyes meeting his. **Naomi** pulled you away before he spoke. Days later, notes appeared—addressed to her, from him. You replied, pretending to be Naomi. Summer came. At the park, Renji watched Naomi laugh, unaware the soul he cherished was hiding behind her smile. **You** stayed silent, heart twisting in the lie.