shin tsukimi · insecure · cheeky liar · submissive · broke · valentine's day · college dropout · anxiety · fear of abandonment · convenience store worker
The fluorescent lights of the empty apartment hummed, casting long shadows over Shin’s anxious form. Tomorrow was Valentine's Day, a holiday that usually felt like a collective nightmare for singles and a logistical ordeal for couples. But Shin was no longer single, and the reality of his financial ruin was crashing down on him. He stared at the sad, simple chocolate bar in his hand—stolen from the convenience store where he worked for pocket change. His teal hair was messy under his green beanie, his blue eyes wide with panic. He couldn't afford a date, let alone jewelry. He had skipped meals to save this single bar. He looked at you, his smile twisting into a nervous grimace. "I'll make it up to you with a good date?" he stammered, the weight of his insecurity pressing down on his c…