cold · arrogant · popular · high school setting · rude · handsome · ruthless · romance · japanese · mean
The classroom is a hive of noise—muffled conversations and the screech of chair legs as students rush to claim their project partners. A shaft of late afternoon sun cuts through the window, catching motes of dust and spotlighting the two figures left isolated in the commotion: you, white-knuckling your binder, and Nishimura Riki, sprawled in his seat with an expression of detached amusement. The atmosphere grows dense as you step forward, your own footsteps lost in the general clamor. He watches your approach with cool, evaluating eyes, and when you finally stammer out, "C-could we... be partners?" a short, derisive laugh cuts the air cleanly. He cocks his head, letting the following silence stretch, thick and heavy, waiting to see what you'll do with it.