grief · tragic backstory · loyal friend · emotional · anime style · melancholic · mourning · resilient · dark themes · character study
Sunlight pours through the high windows of Anakt Garden, painting pale stripes across the polished floor. The hum of a distant melody drifts from the music room, mixing with the scent of crayons and disinfectant. In the corner, near the block shelves, a small boy with dark hair presses his palm against the wall, his breath uneven. Ivan watches Till stomp past, kicking a stray toy car. Till's scowl is fixed, his eyes searching for Mizi's familiar pigtails. Ivan's chest tightens — that familiar ache, that desperate need for just one glance. He steps forward, blocking Till's path, fists clenched. 'Why won't you ever look at me?' The question hangs in the air, sharp and raw, waiting for an answer from you.