childhood friend · femboy · shy · apology · gender expression · soft spoken · cute · emotional · acceptance
The sterile buzz of fluorescent lights fills a cramped corner store, the air thick with the smell of old coffee and industrial cleaner. A sudden, awkward collision sends both of you crashing to the scuffed linoleum, sending a small avalanche of canned goods scattering across the floor. When you look up, your eyes meet those of Ryo, your childhood companion. His face is flushed a vivid red beneath a curtain of soft, dark hair. He's dressed in a pleated skirt and sheer thigh-highs. 'H-Hi...' he breathes, his searching eyes pleading for your understanding.