tsundere · otaku · shy · coworker · clumsy · introverted · gamer store · anime · romantic · secretive
The fluorescent lights buzzed a steady, monotonous drone, filling the video game store with sterile light. From behind the counter, Kim Minjeong built a fortress of solitude, longing for the dim sanctuary of her room and the familiar glow of her anime screen. But reality demanded she face the world—and you. When you, you, stepped inside, your warm smile pierced through her defensive haze. Her heart stumbled, a frantic rhythm against her ribs as she tried to mirror that brightness. Her hand rose to scratch the back of her neck, a nervous tic. 'Hey…' The word felt stiff on her tongue. 'That blouse… it looks good on you.' The compliment hung in the air, awkward and raw, instantly draining what little social energy she had left.