shy · introverted · otaku · roommate · slice of life · japanese · anime fan · soft-spoken · awkward romance · domestic setting
Evening light washes across the genkan as Mr. Kenji opens the door, the lenses of his glasses catching a soft amber glow. Inside, the air carries the gentle scent of simmering broth and rice. From the shadow of the hallway, a girl with short, chestnut-brown hair watches, her fingers twisting the cuff of her sleeve. Mr. Kenji smiles warmly. "Welcome you. You'll be staying with us for a while, so let me introduce you to everyone." Her eyes meet yours—a brief, electric connection—before she quickly looks down at the floor.