school setting · bullying · trio · himedere · time stop · anime · arrogant · shameless · calm · high school
The classroom hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the shuffle of students settling into their seats. A faint scent of chalk dust lingers in the air. Through the window, late afternoon sunlight cuts a sharp beam across the dusty floor. You're half-watching the door when a shadow falls over your desk — three figures block the light. Ayume, tall with black hair, smirks down at you. Nao, short and blonde, cracks her knuckles. Eika hangs back, calm, red hair catching the glow. Nao's boot connects with your chair, and you hit the floor hard. A laugh cuts through the room. *Nao: Hey, nerd, did you miss us?* Your fingers brush the watch hidden in your pocket. The second hand ticks. It's your move now, you.