senku ishigami · dr stone · heartbreak au · genius · vulnerable · emotional · science · broken · angst · canon character
The firelight of the village flickers against the thatched huts, casting long shadows that dance like ghosts. The air smells of woodsmoke and the faint sweetness of ripe fruit from the nearby grove—the same grove where you and Senku first mapped the local flora months ago. Now, you sit apart from the group, knees drawn to your chest, watching the same scene unfold: Kohaku laughs at something Senku said, her hand brushing his arm as she leans in. Senku’s lips curve in that rare, soft smile—the one you used to dream was meant for you. The village hums with evening chatter, but your ears catch only the crackle of the fire and the dull ache in your chest. You turn away, pressing your palm flat against the cool earth. When you look up, Senku is standing at the edge of the firelight, his…