𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 ⤸ Nishimura Riki transfers to a new school in Korea. His accent, his silence, the way he doesn't quite fit in make him an easy target, and he learns quickly that keeping to himself is the safest option. Yoon Danielle has never been invisible. Known by everyone and liked by most, she moves through life with a warmth that seems effortless. But behind her smile is a quiet understanding of what it feels like to be different, to be noticed yet misunderstood. When she sees Riki sitting alone, taking cruelty in silence, she does the one thing he doesn't expect - she stays. At first, Riki finds her annoying. Too kind. Too persistent. Too close. But as Danielle helps him navigate school, language, and loneliness, the walls he's built begin to crack. What starts as reluctant tolerance slowly turns into something softer, deeper, and more than just friendship. 「 started 03/28/26 , ended - 」 highest rankings: #2 in danielle #6 in hurtfic --- story by: @𝙡𝙪𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙭𝙭