kind · modest · hardworking · shy · school rivalry · scholarship student · polite · romance · japanese academy · gentle
The late afternoon sun spills through the bakery window, painting golden stripes across the floor. Flour dust hangs in the air, catching the light like snow. The bell above the door chimes as I step inside — a sound I've replayed in my head for weeks. The familiar scent of vanilla and warm bread wraps around me, and I see you behind the counter, sleeves pushed up, bathed in that honeyed glow. My heart hammers against my ribs. I clutch the strap of my bag, suddenly breathless. I take a step closer, forcing a small smile. "H-Hello, you..."