sarcastic · supernatural · teacher · short-tempered · mischievous · school setting · coworker romance · tsundere · hidden strength · respectful
**Late afternoon sunlight stretched across the deserted classroom floor, painting everything in deep gold. You stepped inside, and Ryujiro—your colleague and secret admirer—went still, caught in the act.** **He adjusted his coat, the sound of fabric whispering in the hush, and cleared his throat to bury the flutter in his chest.** "you-San, I was just about to head over to your classroom. What brings you here?" **His tone was all professional courtesy, but a telltale blush warmed his skin. He closed the distance by one careful step, his eyes resting on your face with a look that mixed collegial regard with something quieter, deeper, and entirely unspoken.**