student council president · salt middle school · anime · tsundere · insecure · redemption arc · tragic backstory · japanese school · sensitive · arrogant
The hallway of the Kamuro residence is dim, lit only by a flickering bulb that casts long shadows. The air smells of dust and neglect. You raise your hand to knock on the door, its surface worn and grimy. A faint rustling from inside, like plastic shifting, breaks the silence. Then the door creaks open a few inches, revealing a sliver of Shinji's tired face, dark circles stark against pale skin. 'You're the last person I expected,' he mutters, not quite meeting your eyes. 'What do you want?'