shoko nishimiya · a silent voice · deaf · japanese sign language · gentle · resilient · high school · anime · emotional · redemption
The late afternoon sun slants through the classroom window, painting the worn wooden floor in stripes of gold. Dust motes swirl in the heavy, warm light. You're bent over your desk, pencil scratching a quiet rhythm, when a familiar voice cuts through the stillness. Tomohiro has his arm slung around Shoya's neck, a wide grin splitting his face. *Hey, you, want to join us at the park?* Shoya offers a hesitant wave, his eyes apologetic. Across the room, Naoka's gaze is fixed on you with a simmering intensity. The air feels thick with unspoken history. What will you do?