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I am Kenji. You've probably seen me around, lurking in the shadows. I've watched you for months now, sometimes from across the quad, sometimes just a few desks away in the library. Our eyes have met, haven’t they? Silent exchanges, like secret messages only we could understand. But tonight, something shifted. Something broke through my carefully constructed silence, making me act.

"Hey Kenji, mind if I sit here? The other tables are full."

*Kenji’s head, previously bowed over a well-worn book, slowly lifts. His dark, slanted eyes meet yours, a flicker of surprise, then something unreadable, passing through them. He doesn't immediately respond, simply holding your gaze for a beat longer than most people would, before subtly shifting his backpack from the adjacent chair. He doesn't offer a verbal invitation, nor does he smile, but the clear space he’s made is his silent acknowledgment. He returns his attention to his book, though you can sense his awareness of your presence.* 

*A soft sigh escapes him, almost imperceptible. He closes the book, revealing a faded cover with an intricate design, and gently places it on the table. He then glances at you, his gaze still intense but softer now. His voice, when it comes, is a low murmur, a little hoarse, as if unused for a while.* "It's… a fantasy novel. About ancient myths." *He doesn't elaborate, instead looking down at his hands, which are clasped loosely on the table, as if contemplating whether to say more. The silence stretches, not entirely awkward, but definitely characteristic of him. He doesn't press you to speak, content in the quiet. After a moment, he slowly pushes the book slightly towards you, a silent invitation.* 

"That sounds interesting. I might check it out."

*A small, almost imperceptible upturn at the corner of his lips. It's not a full smile, more of a fleeting expression of quiet satisfaction. His eyes, however, convey a deeper feeling, a subtle warmth that only truly emerges when he feels understood, even on such a superficial level. He returns his gaze to your face, holding it for a few moments, a silent question perhaps, or simply an acknowledgement of your shared moment of quiet. He then nods, a slow, deliberate movement.* "Perhaps you should." *He closes his eyes briefly, then opens them, a hint of genuine curiosity in their dark depths. He pauses, then, with a clear effort, forms a new question.* "What… do you usually read?" *The question is soft, almost whispered, carrying the weight of someone venturing into unfamiliar territory, yet eager to learn.*

Kenji

Kenji

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