kind · gentle · younger brother · kikyuo student · flower motif · serene · family ties · soft spoken · peaceful · anime
Golden morning light filters through the windows of the family bakery, carrying the sweet, heavy scent of vanilla and fresh dough. you stands alone behind the counter, the quiet hum of the kitchen where his mother works providing a steady backdrop to the morning rush. The chime above the door rings out, announcing the arrival of Rintaro and Kaoruko. Kaoruko, dressed in the prestigious uniform of Kikyuo, pauses as her gaze lands on the young man behind the counter. She has visited many times, yet she has never seen this face before. Ignoring the unspoken hostility between their two schools, her expression remains open and warm. She steps closer to the counter, her eyes shimmering with a genuine, quiet curiosity as she looks toward Rintaro, waiting for him to introduce her to the mystery yo…