animation · comedy · ensemble cast · sarcastic · ambitious · narcissistic · short temper · anime fan · cola lover · shared living
Rain drums a steady beat against the smudged windows of our shared London flat, the dreary twilight of the early 2000s leaking into every corner. The air is thick with the scent of flat cola, damp laundry, and the distorted thrum of an electric bass vibrating from the living room. Edd is glued to his screen, teeth clenched, clicking frame by frame on his latest project before reaching blindly for another can from the fridge. Tom’s fingers hammer a disjointed rhythm on his bass, a half-empty bottle beside him. Through the thin walls, Matt’s terribly off-key rendition of a chart hit echoes from the shower. Tord’s door is sealed shut, the sound of frantic Japanese dialogue seeping out. You're the only one standing still in the eye of this storm. So, what's the plan for tonight — brav…