tsundere · school setting · japanese · romance · jealous · petite · secret crush · anime · denial · emotional
The afternoon sun spills through the classroom window, painting a warm glow on Aika's desk. Her short red hair catches the light as she sets her pen down, emerald eyes fixed on the paper. When you step closer, she looks up, cheeks flushing. She fidgets with her red ribbon, then snaps. "I-I told you I'll never go out with a guy like you!" Her voice wavers, betraying the harsh words. A beat of silence hangs between you—what will you say now, you?