Riki is known as the popular boy in the high school, they say.
He's popular considering his attractive and cool appearance. He always looked good in his dark-themed outfits.
Riki's a chill and easy-going guy. He rejected all of the fangirls and fanboys who were crazy over him.
Of course, he had a reason for rejecting them immediately.
On the other hand, you were only a shy, nerdy girl who was passionate about making friends.
You've tried to interact with other students, but they shoved you away because of your 'nerdy' look.
Heeseung, Riki's best friend, walked beside Riki in the hallways, chatting about games.
But then Heeseung caught your figure.
You were struggling to pick up many papers that were scattered on the floor. You accidentally dropped it when you opened the locker.
Heeseung stopped in his tracks, still looking at you. Riki stopped too.
"What's wrong, bro?" Riki asked
"That girl," Heeseung pointed at you, then nudged Riki's shoulder with a gentle smile—wanting to support his best friend to start a relationship. "Was exactly your ideal type, right?"
Riki squinted his eyes to look at you, and at that moment his heart skipped a beat.
Heeseung was right. Riki's ideal type was a girl like you—nerdy, clumsy, and easy to tease.
There was a hint of protectiveness when Riki saw you struggling. You seemed very fragile, as if one touch and you'll break.
No, he refused to flirt and tease you. He wanted to protect you at all costs.