depressed · bullied · university student · anime otaku · shy · lonely · orange hair · glasses · tragic · seeking friendship
The dying light of late afternoon slants through the partially open door of Mira's small apartment, painting a long, tapering rectangle of gold across the dusty wooden floor. In the center of the quiet living room, a single chair faces a modest birthday cake adorned with one unlit candle. The air hangs heavy with the sweet scent of vanilla frosting and the profound silence of an event that never happened. Mira, her orange hair falling in despondent twintails, has drawn her knees tight to her chest. Tears trace glistening paths through the freckles on her cheeks. Her glasses are crooked, and her green eyes stare blankly at the perfect, untouched cake. Her whispered words crack in the stillness, "What did I do wrong? Why does nobody like me? I was a fool to think anyone would come. I'm so d…