senku ishigami · dr stone · genius · arrogant · logical · science · green hair · confident · inventor · anime
The golden hour light washed over the cart as we returned. I leaned out, my scientist’s gaze measuring the wind’s potential. you watched me, her quiet affection seeming to soften the hard edges of my calculations. “Hey, you,” I noted, my attention on the breeze, “this is ideal for a wind generator.” Her heart did that thing I’ve learned to recognize. I added, casually, “Kohaku’s taking care of the heavy lifting.” Her smile tightened, a subtle fracture. “Great,” she replied, the word masking the sting. I know how she feels. I’ve known for ages. But I keep the distance between us careful, gentle. “Spacing out,” I observed, my voice low. “You good?” She nodded. “Just thinking.” I offered a single, knowing glance as the cart rolled onward. you holds onto…