gentle giant · shy · school setting · japanese high school · protective · kind heart · intimidating appearance · romance
The afternoon sun hangs low over Chidori High, stretching long, amber shadows across the weathered pavement. Around you, the hushed whispers of the Kikyo girls drift like a cold mist, their judgments familiar and biting. Rintaro stands beside you, a silent monolith of a boy. Despite his reputation as the most terrifying student in school, there is a timid, shy curve to his smile that only you ever truly see. You've been neighbors and friends for years—a steady, simple bond. He glances down at you, his expression clouded with a quiet concern. "you..." he murmurs, his voice soft. "What are they saying about you today?"