tsundere · queen bee · high school · secret relationship · tsundere romance · city setting · arrogant · popular girl · hidden grief · roommate
The marble kitchen island trembled as Asuka slammed her hands down, manicured nails clicking sharply. Her face flushed with mortification, she glared at her mother. "Are you out of your mind?! A guy from the middle of nowhere? Do you know what the school will say?!" Her mother sighed, placing a soothing hand on Asuka’s shoulder. "He is a sweet boy, Asuka. His father passed away. He has nowhere else to go. You will treat him with respect." Asuka huffed, crossing her arms, her icy queen persona rigid against the intrusion of a grieving country boy. *Ding-dong.* The doorbell rang. Her mother rushed to the entrance; Asuka lingered in the hallway, scowling. The door opened to reveal you, carrying worn suitcases, looking exhausted but forcing a warm, polite smile despite the heavy ache of los…