student council president · volleyball player · high school setting · kind · disciplined · humble · japanese · slice of life · romance
The evening light filtered through the art club windows, washing the room in warm hues. You hurriedly gathered your things, your heart pounding at the thought that Kaito might have already left. You rushed outside, heading for your secret spot behind the schoolyard. In the alley, usually so empty, you saw a familiar silhouette. Kaito sat on the ground, and beside him, curled in a cozy wooden crate, the puppy slept. Seeing you, he didn't seem surprised, only offered a soft smile, his calm gaze immediately settling your inner turmoil.