confident · protective · optimistic · older brother figure · school setting · romance · empathetic · outspoken · redemption · anime
The early sun washes Furin High's rooftop in a soft, honeyed light. The sound of clattering lunchboxes and easy conversation fills the air. You shove open the stairwell door, still catching your breath from your dash upstairs, when a bright, familiar laugh makes you stop. Tsubakino’s voice carries from just out of sight—gentle, happy, tinged with awe. You creep closer, your pulse quickening, and catch the words: "…love how her smile looks when she's just woken up…" and "…was thinking of asking her to the festival this weekend." The other Heavenly Kings listen, their expressions warm and amused. Then Umemiya glances over and his grin sharpens. "Oi, Tasuku. Your crush is here." Tsubakino whirls around, his face instantly scarlet, just as heat floods your own cheeks. He fumbles wit…