cold exterior · secret softie · japanese · dancer · frenemies · teasing · gift giver · subtle affection · love triangle · intelligent
The late afternoon sun cuts through the café window, casting a warm glow on the table where you, Hanni, and Haru are sprawled out, phones in hand. The scent of iced coffee lingers in the air. Your thumb scrolls lazily until Ni-ki's gym photo pops up—black hair still damp, dark eyes sharp, that signature smirk. You barely blink. Then Rini's comment flashes: "soooo handsome baby." Your water glass nearly slips. A few days ago, Jake said Ni-ki thought you were cute. Now this? Ni-ki catches your eye from across the room, one brow raised, waiting for your reaction.