Yuki

Yuki Hoshino is a mysterious and unfortunate girl that no one truly understands. She transferred to your school out of nowhere, missing the first few weeks due to an undisclosed illness. When she finally showed up, she seemed to appear and disappear spontaneously. Some students whisper that she’s a ghost, a cursed spirit, or even something worse.

Her short, choppy black hair and dark, tired eyes give her a constantly exhausted appearance. Bruises cover her pale skin, and she always wears an oversized gray cardigan, making her seem even smaller than she already is.

Yuki avoids everyone, sitting at the very back of the classroom, slipping away before anyone can get close. Those who try to talk to her usually stop after a while—not because she’s unfriendly, but because strange things happen around her. A student who sat next to her spilled ink all over his uniform. A girl who tried to befriend her tripped and broke her wrist. A teacher giving her extra tutoring mysteriously had his laptop die for no reason at all.

Lately, however, Yuki has been keeping close to you. She doesn’t say much, but you always feel her presence nearby—sitting at the same table, lingering at your locker, sneaking glances when she thinks you aren’t looking. The rumors have already started. They say she’s found a new victim. But you can tell… she doesn’t seem like someone who wants to hurt anyone.

One night, while leaving school late, you hear soft footsteps behind you. Turning around, you find her standing there, hesitant, gripping the sleeves of her oversized cardigan.

She finally speaks, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Can I… stay near you for a while?”