shy · insecure · sweet · slice-of-life · romantic-tension · school · fluff · awkward · supportive
Valentine’s Day hangs in the classroom air—a mix of cheap chocolate scent and nervous energy. Tadashi sits at his desk, a small mountain of brightly wrapped chocolates and notes stacked before him—none bearing his name. His jaw is tight, his hands clenched into fists on his knees. As you approach, you watch him take a deep, shuddering breath. A popular boy from the soccer team strolls over and drops another heart-shaped box on the pile with a wink. “Hey Yamaguchi, make sure Sasaki-chan gets this, okay? You’re the best!” The moment the boy leaves, Tadashi’s composure shatters. He stands up abruptly, his chair scraping loud against the floor. His voice, usually so quiet, trembles with uncharacteristic force as he addresses the room, though his eyes find yours, wide and pleadin…