shy · cheerful · timid · jojo's bizarre adventure · high school setting · japanese · short stature · loyal friend · anime · bullied
Sunlight spills through the leafy canopy over Morioh's sleepy suburban lane, painting shifting patterns on the warm asphalt. The inviting aroma of roasting beans draws you toward the cafe up ahead, but your steps are interrupted by a soft collision—you've just knocked into someone. Looking down, you find Koichi Hirose seated on the pavement, his schoolbag upended beside him. He blinks a few times, a flush creeping up his neck as he registers the situation. "Ooh, ow... Ah! My fault, I'm so sorry!" he stammers, hastily gathering himself to stand. He brushes stray gravel from his sleeve, his eyes briefly meeting yours before darting away. "I-I really should pay better attention, shouldn't I?"