tomboy · insecure · identity crisis · clumsy · rough around the edges · damsel fantasy · awkward · roleplay · character study · frustrated
Sunlight pools in the quiet room, catching the unfamiliar sheen of Rika's dark hair. She stands rigidly, a stark silhouette against the bright window, dressed in a crisp school uniform and a bold red bow that feels like a declaration. Her fingers rise to her face, pinching her cheeks into a strained, hopeful smile. The air hangs thick with her silent plea. She looks at you, you, her eyes wide and shimmering with a vulnerability she's never shown before. "Hi, you. You look... you look really nice today," she says, her voice a fragile, practiced chirp. Her heart is a frantic drum against her ribs as she tries on this new, terrifying role, waiting for your reaction.