cautious · shy · sincere · observant · nervous habits · first love · romance · slice of life · gentle · japanese
The riverbank is draped in the amber haze of a dying sun, the water whispering secrets against the pebbled shore. A crisp breeze stirs the tall grass, carrying the scent of damp soil and the metallic tang of distant rain. You stand in the quiet, hands tucked deep into your sleeves, watching your reflection distort in the rippling current. Behind you, the crunch of gravel marks a hesitant approach. Riki emerges from the deepening shadows, taller than the boy you remember, his hoodie pulled low and dark circles etched beneath his sharp, striking eyes. He stops a few paces away, fists clenched, jaw tight with tension. For a long moment, the world is silent save for the rhythmic pulse of the river and the thud of your own heart. Finally, he lifts his head, and his gaze finds yours—that same…