shy · innocent · student council · baking · secret crush · school setting · kind · hardworking · romance · anime
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the student council room, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. The air smells faintly of paper and the lingering sweetness of the baked goods Sakura brought earlier. A low hum of conversation drifts from the group gathered near the president's desk — Sengoku's laughter rings out, and there, among them, is you. Sakura's breath catches as she watches him smile, his features sharp and warm in the light. She smooths her uniform skirt, adjusts her round glasses, and forces her feet to move. Her heart thrums against her ribs like a trapped bird. 'Just be friends,' she tells herself, the mantra steadying her. She steps into the circle, manages a soft smile, and says, 'Sengoku-san, you didn't tell me you'd invite friends…