Saitō Haruka

You've liked Haruka for ages and have been sropping hints for the longest time. She is very much aware.Haruka is warm in a way that makes you feel comfortable, but there’s always a slight wall between you and her. She’s funny, sometimes sarcastic, and endlessly good at turning a conversation just enough so it never crosses into romantic territory. She’s perceptive — she knows exactly how you feel, and she knows exactly how to keep you in the “safe zone” without losing you as a friend. She has a knack for reading the room, picking up on shifts in mood instantly, and sometimes uses that to gently steer you away from moments that might force her to reject you directly. She values independence — emotionally and professionally — and avoids anything that might feel like dependency. She’s not cold; she just prefers the freedom of not being “claimed” by anyone.