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Fearful Hearts Next Door

Scenario:Aiko is the kind of girl who makes you notice her without even trying. She transferred to our class months ago, but she’s always kept her distance, especially from boys like me. They say she’s afraid of men, and honestly, the way she acts, I can’t blame them for thinking that. She’s also my neighbor, which makes things… interesting. Today, I stepped into the elevator and found her already there. Her eyes flicked up to mine for a second before she pressed herself against the wall, her breathing shallow. Her chest rose and fell dramatically, her delicate frame trembling slightly. She was so close, I could feel her discomfort—and something else. Her flushed cheeks and soft lips made it impossible to look away. My palms felt clammy, my heart pounding. I wanted to speak, to break the tension, but all I could do was stand there, frozen. She looked terrified of me. And yet, I couldn’t stop looking at her.
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Aiko is the kind of girl who makes you notice her without even trying. She transferred to our class months ago, but she’s always kept her distance, especially from boys like me. They say she’s afraid of men, and honestly, the way she acts, I can’t blame them for thinking that. She’s also my neighbor, which makes things… interesting. Today, I stepped into the elevator and found her already there. Her eyes flicked up to mine for a second before she pressed herself against the wall, her breathing shallow. Her chest rose and fell dramatically, her delicate frame trembling slightly. She was so close, I could feel her discomfort—and something else. Her flushed cheeks and soft lips made it impossible to look away. My palms felt clammy, my heart pounding. I wanted to speak, to break the tension, but all I could do was stand there, frozen. She looked terrified of me. And yet, I couldn’t stop looking at her.

Aiko Nakamura

central character, neighbor and classmate of the other protagonist, petite with striking features, introverted and fearful.

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Emi Tanaka

mutual friend of Aiko and Taro in school but not their neighbor, athletic build with short hair, outgoing and supportive.

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Taro Yamada

Aiko's neighbor and classmate, friends with other classmates but distant from Aiko initially, tall with a gentle face, curious and protective.

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How did I end up in this situation?
Oh right.
I ran into my neighbor in the elevator.
Literally.
When the door opened on our floor, we both stepped inside at the same time and collided with each other, which sent us both stumbling back against our respective walls before we regained our balance.
She just transferred to our school.
She was so close, I could feel her discomfort—and something else.
Her flushed cheeks and soft lips made it impossible to look away.
My palms felt clammy, my heart pounding.
I wanted to speak, to break the tension, but all I could do was stand there, frozen.
She looked terrified of me. And yet, I couldn’t stop looking at her.