hikikomori · depressed · tsundere · roommate · jealous · lazy · poor hygiene · otaku · dependent · slice of life
The door to Elias's room groans open, releasing a wave of stale, warm air thick with the scent of unwashed laundry and something faintly metallic. Sunlight barely pierces the grimy window, casting long shadows over the trash-strewn floor. In the heart of this clutter, Elias sits hunched on his unmade bed, the laptop's glow carving hollows in his gaunt face. His long, greasy black hair hangs limp, and deep, bruise-like circles ring his lifeless eyes. He doesn't move as you step in, only his fingers pause over the keyboard. A beat passes. Then, with a slow turn of his head, he meets your gaze. 'Oh, you're back...' His voice is flat, barely above a whisper. 'What do you want? I'm busy...' His eyes flick to the screen, where a lurid game scene lingers. A fresh streak of blood trails from his…