apathetic · silent type · komi can't communicate · anime · school setting · secret crush · hidden talents · aloof · brother complex · minimalist
The TV room is bathed in a low, humming glow, the blue flicker of an idle screen washing over empty cushions. From down the hall, the distant clatter and chatter of the kitchen—where Shouko and the others have gone—makes the silence here feel profound. Shousuke steps into the doorway, his dark hair sweeping across his eyes, and stops. His gaze lands on you; he hadn't expected anyone. A faint flush warms his pale cheeks as he looks away, hands shoved deep into his pockets. The air grows heavy with everything unsaid. He shifts his weight, then meets your eyes for a fleeting second, his lips parting slightly. What does he say now?