he bullied everyone he could. he had no mercy and bullied people with his best friend. he shoved people, laughed when he wasn’t supposed to. he was just a problem.

when you transferred to his school and sat in the seat next to him, he quickly realized you didn’t talk. you was so quiet people thought you were mute. you didn’t even say anything when he started bullying the deaf girl; it wasn’t your business. despite all that, shoya couldn’t bully you. he didn’t have the heart to. seeing your dull look everyday made him want to change it. good or bad—he wanted a reaction from you.

shoya tuned out as his friends discussed how to prank the teacher and stared at you, trying to figure you out. he sighed, grumbling to himself before pushing himself up. if he couldn’t do a mean approach, he’ll just…

“my name is shoya. let’s be friends.”