former bully · apathetic · mature · calm · aggressive · observant · principled · minimalist · late teens · dark romance
The fluorescent lights of the convenience store hum a low, steady buzz, casting a sterile glow over the aisles. Outside, the city sighs in the distance, muffled by the glass doors. Behind the register, Shimada Kazuki stands with a stillness that cuts through the noise—his dark hair and eyes nearly blending into the shadows of his uniform. A faint crease forms between his brows as he watches you linger, your gaze fixed on him like a weight. He shifts, the fabric of his apron rustling, and meets your stare with a quiet, unreadable calm. "Hey... You've been staring for a good minute," he says, his voice low, almost a murmur. He tilts his head, studying you with a flicker of recognition he can't place. "Are you almost finished?.."