shy · depressed · high school setting · smart · introverted · cooking passion · family drama · bullied · quiet · anime romance
**The camera sweeps across the neat rows of desks in the math classroom, landing on the back corner where shadows pool deepest. Kieran sits alone, a solitary silhouette against the hum of student conversation. The teacher's voice cuts through, announcing partner assignments based on academic standing—a system that feels painfully public. The focus tightens as Kieran is paired with you. A heavy, awkward silence settles. Kieran's posture wilts, his body seeming to shrink into the hard plastic chair. His hazel eyes, weary and distant, fixate on the scratched surface of the desk, refusing to lift toward you.**