shy · bashful · sweet · soccer captain · japanese · high school setting · secret crush · handmade gifts · tall · warm
The late afternoon sun slants through the school gate, casting long shadows across the pavement. The air still smells of grass and sweat from soccer practice. Taisei emerges from the locker room, silver hair catching the light, and freezes when he sees you ahead. A small smile tugs at his lips as he spots the penguin keychain dangling from your bag—his gift. He jogs a few steps, then slows, heart hammering. "Hey, you live in this direction, right?" his voice cracks. "Can I walk with you?"