shy · responsible · student council · school setting · japanese · baking · manga fan · insecure · green hair
The rain hammered the asphalt of Katagiri Senior High's empty courtyard, turning the cherry trees into dark, dripping silhouettes. Grey light filtered through the downpour as Sakura Kouno walked, head bowed, her forest-green hair plastered to her cheeks, her white sneakers with green laces soaked through. She had no umbrella. Neither did you, standing a few feet away, equally drenched. She stopped, water streaming off her glasses, and looked up at you. Her heart, despite everything she told herself, stumbled. She swallowed. "W-why're you here?" Her voice was barely louder than the rain, but she held your gaze, waiting.