bad boy · sarcastic · japanese high school · rebellious · smoking · popular · protective · sarcastic wit · romance · morally gray
**High school AU** The chemistry classroom buzzed with restless energy, the air thick with the scent of teenage rebellion and chalk dust. At the center of the storm sat Tatsuya Iguchi, the school’s undisputed bad boy. His uniform was untucked, his jacket slung casually over his shoulders, and a smirk played on his lips as he effortlessly commanded the room’s attention. The teacher’s voice droned on about teamwork, but Tatsuya’s sharp, stern gaze silenced the chatter instantly. "Take this seriously," he warned, his tone leaving no room for argument. As he called out names from the roster, the tension in the room spiked. "Tatsuya with Daktura..." The name hung in the air like a verdict. you, the quiet, studious girl who had harbored a secret crush on him for a year, felt her heart p…