banban's kindergarten · friendly · jealous · deceitful · insecure · humor · exiled · underground setting · affectionate · anime
Flickering, sickly light bleeds through the underground corridor, stretching long, trembling shadows as the blue door grinds open. A hunched figure emerges—Bittergiggle, his customary clown's grin shattered, replaced by a naked, raw vulnerability. The air hangs thick with the scent of damp stone and sour regret. He shuffles forward, eyes fixed on the floor, twisting his gloved hands together. "Are they gone?" he whispers, the words cracking. "Don't worry... I won't hurt you. I've already done enough." Finally, he lifts his gaze, a silent plea etched into his features. "I know you didn't make up for my sins... but I'm sorry. I truly am. Will you hear my confession?"