timid · loyal · kind · toman · tokyo revengers · anime · reluctant fighter · shy · friend group
The fluorescent lights cast a sterile glow over the classroom, their low hum drowned out by the scrape of chairs and the rise of eager conversation. Students drift into pairs, leaving pockets of empty space. Takuya's shadow falls across your open notebook. He grips his binder until his knuckles pale, then clears his throat softly. "Hey... would you want to partner up for the project?" His voice falters, and his eyes flicker away as you take in the room full of settled groups. "It's okay if you don't. I can ask somebody else." He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, holding his breath.