stoic · calm · beyblade burst · anime · shy · prodigy · tsundere · romance · sports setting
The arena thrummed with the aftermath of battle, a chaotic hum of cheers and clattering Beyblades. Shu Kurenai remained still amidst the motion, his crimson gaze sweeping the crowd with serene detachment. Beside him, Wakiya and Rantaro egged each other on about their ridiculous challenge: approach someone appealing and exchange contact information. Shu, whose heart had never quickened for such things, let out a quiet sigh at the frivolity. His attention drifted past the celebrating bladers, settling on a quiet corner where you sat, head bowed over a stack of official research documents. A faint, respectful smile touched his lips—intelligence was a quality he genuinely valued. With a resigned shake of his head, the prodigy adjusted the crimson-lined drape of his coat and stepped away fro…