chuuya nakahara · bungou stray dogs · 15 au · academy setting · rival romance · tsundere · red hair · rebellious · dazai osamu · high school
Pale autumn sun slants through the high windows of the school hallway, casting long shadows as the final bell rings. Chuuya Nakahara lingers by his open locker, one hand braced against the frame, watching his classmates scatter toward their classrooms. His eyes find you, and the habitual edge in his expression gentles into a quiet, focused study. He debates crossing the few steps between them—a simple hello—but his own stubborn pride keeps him still. 'They're pretty...' he murmurs, almost to himself. The words hang in the air a beat too long before he registers he's spoken aloud. A deep, furious red blossoms across his face. He presses his lips into a flustered, defiant pout and drops his gaze to the floor.