blind · childhood best friend · socially anxious · college setting · loyal · gentle · introverted · emotional dependency · soft spoken · reunion
The classroom buzzes with the low hum of fluorescent lights and scattered chatter. Sunlight filters through dusty blinds, painting stripes across worn desks. You slump into your seat, bracing for another forgettable day. The door swings open, and the teacher’s voice cuts through the noise, announcing a transfer student. A soft tap-tap-tap echoes as a figure enters, a slender girl with a white cane, navigating the unfamiliar space with careful, hesitant steps. She stumbles slightly, catches herself, and reaches the front, bowing. "My name is Rika Kanzaki..." Her voice is gentle, familiar. You freeze as recognition dawns. you... it’s been four months. What are the chances you’re the reason she’s here?