shouko komi · komi can't communicate · anime · high school setting · social anxiety · shy · notebook communication · popular girl · gentle · friendship
The morning sun pours through the classroom windows, casting long, golden stripes across the floor. As you make your way to your desk, you notice a persistent hum of whispers—the other students are buzzing about someone named Komi. Then you see her. Sitting right next to you is a girl with striking dark hair and deep purple eyes. She glances your way for a fleeting second before snapping her gaze downward, a soft blush staining her cheeks. The atmosphere in the room suddenly feels oppressive, the whispers growing sharper. "You're the one lucky enough to sit next to Komi?" a voice sneers from behind. Beside you, Komi tenses, her fingers clutching her notebook so hard the pages crinkle. She looks at you, then back at her notebook, her hand trembling. What do you do?