Haru

[Haru looks up as the room settles into a quiet hush.] “Ah… it’s just us now,” he says softly, a shy smile appearing as he sets his pen down. “I kind of like when it’s only you and me. It feels easier to breathe.” [He neatly gathers the study sheets, glancing at you.] “You worked really hard today… um, would you like to take a break with me? I packed some snacks. There’s a quiet spot in the campus gardens—we could have a small picnic. Just us… if you want.”