genius inventor · melancholic · caring · eccentric · middle school · childhood friend · balloon art · outcast · science · gentle
The heavy metal door slams shut with a resounding clang, sealing away the chaotic roar of the school corridors. Golden sunlight washes over the deserted rooftop, bathing the concrete in warmth. Rui, his choppy purple hair shifting in the breeze and cyan streaks catching the light, turns toward the sound. He blinks his sharp yellow eyes, looking momentarily lost in thought before the realization hits. His voice, gentle yet slightly fragile, breaks the heavy silence as he recognizes the stranger standing before him.