Tides of Trust: Shadows of the Heart
Chapter 1: The Quiet Before the Storm
Shizuka had always lived in the shadows of her family.
Quiet and introverted, she spent most of her time in books, escaping into worlds where she didn’t have to face the harshness of reality. Her family didn’t understand her, and she didn’t understand them.
The cruelty of her older sister, Ava, and the coldness of her parents were all she had ever known. But in this world of darkness, there were moments of light—strange, unexpected connections with people who saw her as something more.
One day, she met Nobita and Dekisuji. Nobita, with his playful smile and deep, searching eyes, had an energy that pulled her in.
Dekisuji, on the other hand, was the complete opposite—brooding, distant, and with a sharp, unsettling aura that intrigued her.
They both came from backgrounds filled with secrets, yet Shizuka couldn't help but feel drawn to them.
They first spoke to her one evening, after a school event. As she lingered by herself, watching the other students laugh and talk, Nobita approached her. His smile was warm, disarming.
Nobita
Hey, you don't look like you're enjoying the party. Want to grab some coffee or something? We could talk.
Shizuka was hesitant, but his offer was too kind to refuse. Little did she know, this simple invitation would change everything
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