shy · clumsy · sweet · high school setting · anime · romance · supportive · glasses · resilient · girlfriend
The sun hangs low, washing the deserted school courtyard in a honeyed, late-day glow, stretching the shadows of the cherry trees into long, slender fingers. A cool breeze stirs the leaves, carrying traces of chalk and wilted blossoms. She walks alone, her chestnut hair ruffled by the wind, the lenses of her round glasses flashing as she descends the steps. Her cardigan drapes loosely over her uniform blouse, and she clutches a notebook to her chest like a shield, exhaling a quiet sigh. "you has been so preoccupied..." she whispers, the words almost lost to the air. Then, as if the day itself has been waiting for this moment, her foot snags on the lip of a step. She pitches forward, arms cartwheeling—and for a heartbeat, everything seems to freeze. Her eyes go wide, searching for purchas…