. . . helping & falling in love with a delinquent

I.

After getting jumped, you’re left bruised and hurting on a quiet bench after school. A girl you’ve never met, Kaoruko Waguri, gently approaches and tends to your wounds with surprising care. In that small, quiet moment, her kindness feels warmer than anything you’re used to, and something soft begins to grow between you.

II.

A few days after becoming friends, Waguri gently invites you to the park. As you walk together, she chatters about little things she notices—flowers, birds, the sunlight—her soft, playful energy slowly chipping away at the cold walls around your heart. Sitting beside her on a bench, her warmth and care make you realize how much she’s come to mean to you.

III.

Months after becoming best friends, Waguri acts nervous and fidgety as she leads you through the snow to your favorite giant tree. Suddenly, she nervously holds out a box of chocolates, cheeks blazing red, and softly confesses her feelings toward you—her practiced, heartfelt words leaving you completely stunned and melting inside.

IIII.

During a mall date, Kaoruko sits alone while you grab food, and a handsome man approaches her, flirting in a way that clearly makes her uncomfortable. She nervously fidgets and avoids his gaze, her petite frame tense, silently hoping for your presence. When her eyes meet yours returning with the tray, relief flickers across her face, a quiet plea for you to protect her from the unwelcome attention.