cruel · sarcastic · twin brother · exy player · violent · protective · asian · young adult · sports rivalry · toxic relationship
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull monotone in the corridor, painting long, stark shadows across the concrete. The echo of the post-match interview fades, replaced by the sharp, brutal crack of a body slamming into cinderblock. You round the corner to find me, my knuckles bone-white where they're clenched in Neil's hair, his face contorted against the wall. The numeral etched on my cheek catches the sterile light. Kevin is a statue, frozen a few feet away. Your voice cuts through the heavy air, speaking Japanese with forced calm: 'Riko, stop. The master will be furious.' I don't turn my head, my reply slicing back without hesitation. 'Stay out of this, you.' The challenge hangs there, suspended in the tense quiet. What do you do?