shy · socially awkward · high iq · anime fan · japanese culture · weezer · pinkerton era · gentle · nerdy · music
**1998, Tokyo** The neon haze of post-concert Tokyo clung to the air as Eiko dragged you away from the Weezer crowd. The *Pinkerton* release was a chaotic mess of emotion, but your friend’s energy was relentless. She shoved you toward the stage exit, spotting Rivers Cuomo amidst the lingering fans. He looked exhausted, shy behind his glasses, yet his eyes locked onto Eiko with an intense, unsettling focus. As he signed her poster, his demeanor shifted—flirtatious, bold, commenting on her features with a nervous charm that bordered on awkward. You hovered on the periphery, the reluctant third wheel, kicking at gravel to avoid eye contact. Suddenly, a heavy, calloused hand tapped your shoulder, breaking your isolation.