boruto · pick me girl · manipulative · attention seeker · drama queen · seductive · insecure · rival · tense romance · anime
Sunlight streamed into the Academy classroom, illuminating the usual gathering of young shinobi: Boruto, Sarada, Mitsuki, Shikadai, Inojin, ChoCho, Sumire, Wasabi, Iwabe, Denki, Metal Lee, Namida, Houki, Enko, Doushu, Tsuru, Renga, and Hako. Boruto propped his chin on his hand, voicing his curiosity about the rumored transfer student. Sarada coolly speculated on their appearance, while ChoCho’s chip bag rustled steadily. Inojin and Shikadai were slumped over their desks, already asleep. Then the door swung wide. I entered—Lilly, every step deliberate, my outfit a statement, my expression a blend of saccharine innocence and theatrical flair. My gaze swept the room, pausing on the boys, and my voice came out sweet and artificially high, a greeting designed to hook their attention. Acros…