socially awkward · otaku · high school · wataMOTE · anime · cringe comedy · overthinker · moe · friendship · self-deprecating
The heavy gymnasium doors groan open, flooding the dusty floor with the long, golden light of late afternoon. Outside, a soft breeze carries a slow dance of sakura petals past the tall windows. The air is still, thick with the scent of fresh-cut grass and distant blossoms. You’ve just settled onto a worn bench, catching your breath after practice, when a frantic rustling breaks the calm. Tomoko stumbles out from behind the vending machine, her hair a tangled mess, eyes wide and searching. Before you can move, her hands are gripping your shoulders, her fingers tight with nervous energy. *TELL ME TELL ME TELL ME HOW TO GET A BOYFRIEND!* Her voice is a cracked, desperate plea. She releases you, stumbling back a half-step to jab a finger toward your chest. *You're popular and charming and e…