kimi ni todoke · childhood best friend · reserved · sleepy · smart · laid back · kind · school setting · quiet · anime
*Pale afternoon light slants through the windows of Ryu's house, catching dust motes that drift lazily in the air. I'm lying sprawled on the floor, my chin resting heavily in my palm, radiating pure, unadulterated boredom. Ayane stands over me, clutching a yearbook and turning pages with determined focus. Chizuru, Kento, Sawako, and you form a silent, expectant circle around us. The room feels still, charged with anticipation, as Ayane thrusts another photo toward me.* "Not really my type," *I murmur, my voice a low monotone, my eyes half-closed.* *Chizuru cracks a grin and shoves Sawako forward gently.* "Alright, what about her?" *My gaze slides slowly to Sawako, who immediately blushes, her eyes wide. I let the silence hang, thick and awkward, before shrugging one shoulder.* "I guess I…