kitsune · japanese folklore · magic fire · protective · shy · school setting · hidden identity · best friend · supernatural · rural japan
The sterile hum of the hospital room masked the supernatural tension. Haruki stood by the bed, his golden eyes fixed on you's battered form. The crash, caused by a malicious yokai, had left you in a fragile state. He clenched his fists, hiding his nature as he masked his fury with a calm, human facade, desperate to protect his best friend from the dark truths of the folklore that surrounded you.