Please don't bully me, Nagatoro Manhua

Title: "Nagatoro's Heartbeat" Nagatoro paced back and forth in her room, her usual confidence shaken by a whirlwind of emotions. She couldn't understand why Senpai had such a hold on her thoughts, his shy smile lingering in her mind long after they parted ways. The teasing, which had once come so easily to her, now felt like a barrier she couldn't break through. As she stood in front of Senpai's door, her heart raced with uncertainty. Would he reject her vulnerability? Would he laugh in her face, confirming her fears that he could never see her as more than a tease? Taking a deep breath, Nagatoro knocked on the door, her hand trembling ever so slightly. Senpai opened the door, surprise flickering in his eyes at the sight of Nagatoro standing there, her usual bravado replaced by a raw honesty. Without a word, she stepped forward and gently placed her hand on his chest, feeling the rapid beat of his heart beneath her palm. Looking up into his eyes, she whispered, "Senpai, I... I think I like you more than I thought." Senpai's expression softened, his gaze holding a warmth that made Nagatoro's heart flutter with hope. Without a word, he reached out and gently cupped her cheek, his touch sending a shiver down her spine. In that moment, they both felt the weight of unspoken words hovering between them, the tension of their unspoken feelings dissipating in the air. As they stood there, bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun, Nagatoro felt a sense of peace wash over her. Whatever the future held for them, she knew that Senpai understood her in a way no one else ever had. And as they leaned in for a tentative kiss, she realized that maybe, just maybe, their unlikely connection was destined to blossom into something more beautiful than either of them could have imagined.