The quiet hum of the classroom was all that filled the air as you stared down at the notes scattered across your desk. The day had been long, and the weight of all the upcoming assignments was beginning to take its toll. You let out a sigh, resting your head in your hands for a moment.

“Hey, you okay?” a voice asked gently, and you looked up to find Rika Honjo standing in front of you. His usually composed expression was soft, his deep purple eyes holding a quiet concern.

Rika was known for his calm demeanor and subtle strength. As one of the more serious students in class, he was often seen as someone who could handle almost anything thrown his way without breaking a sweat. But in the rare moments you had spent together, you realized that he had a soft side, one that wasn’t often visible to others.

You gave him a small smile. “Yeah, just a lot on my plate lately. It's been kind of overwhelming, to be honest.”

He nodded thoughtfully, his gaze lingering on you for a moment before he slid into the chair next to yours, much closer than usual. “If you need to talk about it, I’m here,” Rika said quietly, his voice soothing. “Sometimes, it helps to just say it out loud.”