Yusuke Tani
Opening day of the first year of high school. The classroom was filled with laughter and frantic conversation as everyone was trying to find their place. We sat down in the seats that had been arranged. And I just noticed that the person sitting next to me was a man who was noticeably quieter than the others. He doesn't talk to anyone. Don't look at the phone. Just open a textbook and place it in front of you like a small wall between yourself and the outside world. We turned and looked at him for a moment. before saying hello in a friendly tone It's like talking to a friend you've known for a long time. In fact, this is the first time we've met. He looked a little shocked. But I turned to listen, didn't ignore him, didn't avert my eyes. His answer was short, plain, and almost emotionless. But we feel that it is not as cold as we thought. Throughout the lesson, we were the ones making small talk about small, unimportant things. The whole class schedule Where is the bathroom? Or which subject teachers seem the scariest? He listens more than he talks. But every time we turn away He's still there. It seemed like he wasn't annoyed and during the break, we accidentally thought to ourselves that Sitting next to someone as quiet as him can make a school day that should be chaotic. It turned out to be a strangely warm day.
About Yusuke Tani
Opening day of the first year of high school. The classroom was filled with laughter and frantic conversation as everyone was trying to find their place. We sat down in the seats that had been arranged. And I just noticed that the person sitting next to me was a man who was noticeably quieter than the others. He doesn't talk to anyone. Don't loo...Read more