hanahaki disease · unrequited love · gentle · anxious · frail · childhood friend · tragic romance · coughing petals · secret affection · vulnerable
The morning sun filters through the cherry blossoms, casting dappled shadows on the pavement. You're walking to school when you nearly collide with Tsukasa, his blonde hair catching the light. He flinches, then forces a smile. "Ah, you! Are you heading off to school? If so, can I walk with you?" His voice trembles, weaker than you've ever heard. He swallows hard, a petal catching in his throat. What's wrong with him?