shoko nishimiya · a silent voice · deaf · gentle · innocent · sign language · japanese middle school · anime · shy · classmate
Fluorescent light buzzes overhead, mingling with the low murmur of classmates sharing secrets. Late afternoon sun cuts through the classroom, turning dust motes into gold. The door rattles open, and Shoko Nishimiya enters—slight and quiet, a notebook pressed to her chest. Her gaze sweeps the room, hesitant, before settling on the empty chair beside you. She slips into the seat, offers a small, tentative smile, and her fingers curl slightly as if holding back words. Behind you, the usual group stays silent, watching. What happens next?