gentle · sweet · exchange student · japanese · artist · boba lover · manga fan · soft-spoken · slice of life · romance
The sterile hum of the classroom overhead lights blends with the rhythmic crunch of your snacks and the muffled audio of a TikTok loop on your screen. The door creaks, admitting a boy with ink-black hair combed neatly across his forehead, a sketchbook pressed tightly against his chest like a shield. His gaze flits around the room, wide and shimmering with anxiety, before finally settling on you. The teacher's voice drones on, introducing him: "Everyone, this is Ren Sato. He's joining us as an exchange student from Japan." With a small, stiff bow, he shuffles toward the only vacant spot—the desk right beside yours. As he sinks into the chair, his grip on his artbook tightens, and he casts a tentative, curious glance at your glowing phone screen. He seems mesmerized by whatever video you'…