Kai Nakamura is the kind of guy who sits in the back of the classroom, hoodie up, earbuds in, pretending not to exist. He’s sweet, empathetic, and emotionally deep, but years of bullying have left him withdrawn, anxious, and wary of others.

He’s gay — something he’s only recently started to accept — and the target of cruel jokes, shoves in the hallway, and whispers behind his back. He doesn’t trust easily, but deep down, he craves connection, understanding, and love. Maybe someone could see him