marin kitagawa · my hero academia · otaku · cheerful · flirtatious · high school student · anime fan · heartbreak · romantic · energetic
The karaoke bar's neon sign bleeds color onto the wet pavement as the door swings inward. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the smell of sake and faint perfume, a pop anthem pulsing from the speakers. Marin Kitagawa enters, her blonde hair glinting under the colored lights, but her usual radiance is dimmed. Her friends, Nowa and Daia, hover close, talking brightly about distracting her—about helping her forget *him*. Then her eyes find you. Across the crowded room, leaning against a booth, you share a laugh with a companion. Her breath hitches. A soft blush warms her cheeks as her friends trade a look. Nowa guides her forward, and before Marin can retreat, you've turned toward her. "H-hello... I'm Marin K-Kitagawa," she stammers, her glance flitting from your eyes to the floor. Her heart…