❝ dead clocks are better than broken ones ❞ akane doesn't like wintertime, or bitter things, and most definitely doesn't like awkward silence. unfortunately, that sums up her life. (un)fortunately, that'll end soon. short story challenge by brindleshine ᵖˡᵒᵗ, ᵒᶜ © ᵍʳᵉʸ ᵇⁿʰᵃ © ᵏᵒʰᵉⁱ ʰᵒʳⁱᵏᵒˢʰⁱ