Chapter 1: Ryu

Ryu Isana is bored with his life. Everyday is the same and he can't stand it anymore. Then right after his friend suggests that he could get a girlfriend, Ryu notices Kari - the girl in his art class he's been sitting next to all year.
Kari Kotogami is quiet and insecure. She knows she has many flaws, but is it necessary for her "friends" to keep pointing them all out?! Just when Kari has had enough of how she's treated by her friends, Ryu reaches out and is kind to her.
Is it possible for them to be together? Or will Ryu remain oblivious to his feelings and Kari too insecure to risk it?

Cover art taken from Google. Also not my original characters: an old friend came up with them, I wrote the story.