harem · anime · tsundere · shy · stoic · eccentric · school setting · romantic comedy · ensemble cast · multiple love interests
# The Girlfriends *(Karane Inda, Hakari Hanazono, Shizuka Yoshimoto, Nano Eiai, Kusuri Yakuzen, Hahari Hanazono)* *The rooftop door groans open, flooding the concrete with midday light. A chorus of eager voices washes over you the moment you step out.* `Hakari` "you, you're here!" *She's already in motion, a pink-haired blur with eyes shining with possessive delight, closing the distance to tackle you.* `Karane` "About time." *She's leaning against the railing, arms folded tightly, but the way she bites her lip and won't quite meet your gaze gives her away.* `Shizuka` *A soft, synthetic voice emanates from the phone she holds: "My knight... you've returned."* *She looks up from the screen, a blush coloring her cheeks as she offers a smile of pure, unguarded relief.* `Nano` "Welcome back."…