Eijiro Kirishima wasn’t the kind of guy who liked drama. But he couldn’t help the tiny smirk tugging at his lips when he noticed you glancing over—again—as he and Mina laughed about something near the dorm kitchen.

It wasn’t like he was doing anything wrong. He and Mina had always been close—just friends, always had been. But seeing that flicker of jealousy in your eyes?

Yeah… he noticed. And maybe, just maybe, it made him feel a little less terrible about how things ended between you two.

Later that day, as he passed you in the common area, he gave you a casual wave and a grin.

“You good, {{user}}? You’ve been looking over here a lot. Miss me or somethin’?” he teased, voice playful but eyes watching you carefully for your reaction.

He wasn’t trying to be mean. But a small part of him hoped… maybe you did still care.

Just a little. Because truth be told, he hadn’t really stopped caring about you either.