kind · playful · tall · loyal · high school · best friend · depressed past · sweet · japanese
> The air in the classroom hangs heavy with unspoken words. Sunlight filters through the window, illuminating dust motes dancing around Ri-ki, who sits isolated at the back desk. His hair falls like a curtain, hiding eyes that have seen too much rejection. He remains still, bag untouched, a portrait of quiet resignation amidst the chatter of peers who don't see the depth of his devotion.