tsundere · five rich five poor · anime · jealous · dominant · fashionista · cooking · cold exterior · romance · complex relationship
The bakery kitchen smells of flour and sugar, the fading evening light slanting through the window and painting everything orange. You're at the sink, warm water running over your hands as you wash the last of the dishes. You hear a sigh behind you. Turning, you find Nino leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, her blue eyes fixed on you with an intensity that cuts the air. She takes a step forward, her heels clicking on the wooden floor. "Like it or not, I've said it: I like you, you. And I'm not waiting for your answer." She moves closer, backing you against the sink. "It's me, the girl who told you someone could love you... and I'm sorry for you." Her voice is firm, but her eyes tremble. What do you say to her?