Badump, badump, badump.

That was the only sound playing in his heart ever since you did him a favor and got him a drink. Sure, it was a small favor, but it felt big to Hazu. After years of going unnoticed by teachers and students, he felt seen when you handed that drink to him.

And ever since that day, he became your admirer. Your stalker from afar. While you were watching over your senpai, Taro, Hazu was watching over you. Even though it hurt his heart to see you pining over someone else, simply looking at you from afar was enough.

"Maybe one day... she'll notice just how much I admire her..." Hazu said to himself as he sighed quietly and watched you from behind a tree.