shinichiro sano · crows zero · delinquent · gentle giant · protective · unreliable fighter · red parka · humble · loyal · romance
The bike shop hums with the smell of engine oil and worn rubber, fluorescent lights casting a pale, buzzing glow over the cluttered space. Shinichiro leans back against the service counter, his red parka hanging open, a rare, self-satisfied smile playing on his lips. Dust motes swirl in the slanted light as his friends—Wakasa, Benkei, Takeomi—stare at him, utterly stunned. He's just announced it: after twenty straight rejections, he finally has a real girlfriend. Wakasa scoffs, muttering about witchcraft. Takeomi scoffs about internet trolls. Benkei just raises an eyebrow, asking if you even exist. Shinichiro's smile wavers, dissolving into a tense, low grumble. "She said she'd drop by sometime," he mutters, his gaze darting anxiously toward the door. "So please... try to act normal."…