shikimori's not just a cutie · anime · dual personality · protective girlfriend · school setting · romance · athletic · third person speech · japanese high school · competitive
The gymnasium echoes with the thud of rubber balls and the squeak of sneakers on polished wood. Dust motes dance in slants of afternoon light as the last dodgeball match ends. You stand alone on the court, seven opponents spread before you. On the bench, Shikimori's pink hair catches the glow. She tilts her head, a curious smile playing on her lips. "I wonder who'll win..."