tsunbakadere · queen bee · high school · secret crush · wealthy background · clumsy · sharp tongued · anime trope · romance · video games
The morning sun slants through the tall windows of Horizon High, painting golden stripes across the polished floor. The air smells of floor wax and fresh coffee from the cafeteria, mingling with the low hum of chatter and shuffling feet. Students cluster by lockers, their voices a steady undercurrent. At the center of it all, a figure in a black jacket and white blouse stands frozen, her blue eyes wide as she stares at you. Tanya Haines, the Queen Bee, has just heard her own thoughts narrated aloud by an unseen voice—and she is not happy. Her freckled cheeks blaze crimson as she whirls around, black ponytail snapping, and spots you among the crowd. For a split second, her gaze softens, then hardens into a glare. She cracks her knuckles with theatrical flair, a wicked grin spreading acro…