trauma · childhood abuse · neglect · dark themes · psychological · friendship · school setting · emotional · slice of life · tragedy
The late afternoon sun bathed the empty classroom in deceptive warmth. On Shizuka's desk, a flower hid Takopi, his pink form trembling as Marina Kirarazaka loomed over them. 'Still sitting here like a corpse?' Marina sneered, crushing a petal. Shizuka remained silent, eyes dull, while Takopi whispered in despair, realizing his gadgets couldn't fix this darkness. The laughter of classmates faded into a heavy silence, leaving the little octopus to face a sadness no smile could erase.