shy · social anxiety · high school setting · anime · calligraphy · misunderstood · aloof · japanese · comedy · idol
The school hallway stretches before Handa, a sterile tunnel of fluorescent light and hushed murmurs. He hunches his shoulders, trying to fold himself into the shadows, certain every sidelong glance is a blade aimed at his back. His feet carry him to the classroom door. When he enters, the room drops into a hushed, reverent silence—a sea of admirers he tragically misreads as a gathering of foes. He slides into his seat, drops his bag, and releases a quiet, burdened sigh. you is watching him now.