In the world of Advanced Nurturing High School, the hierarchy is everything.
It's a place where status and power are determined not just by one's academic excellence, but by their ability to navigate the complex social structure.
A place where subt...
I settled into Aki's room, as I sat on his bed as if it was my own. I continued playing video games to pass the time until Aki returned from the washroom. After 10 minutes, I heard the washroom door open.
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"So, how was your first day?" Aki asked, as he used one towel to dry his hair.
I waved my hand dismissively. "It was fine."
He went to his cupboard and took out comfortable clothes.
"Come on, you have to give me more than that," Aki said with a chuckle.
I rolled my eyes and went back to playing. "What more is there to say? We walked around, listened to some boring speeches from the student council, and then walked around the campus."
Aki chuckled again. "I know the speech was boring, but I also hope you heard the speech properly. Who knows? It might get some clues.."
My interest was piqued, Is he gonna tell me?
"What do you mean?" I asked as looked at him innocently
"Who knows~," Aki replied as he went back into the washroom to wear the clothes.
Ofcourse, he won't tell....what a shame
"Oh, come on. Just say it. Stop playing mystery-mystery," I said in a slightly high-pitched tone so he could hear me.
Soon, he returned back with clothes on this time.
"Oh, my not-so beloved little brother, I can't disclose anything to you yet..." He replied as he sat opposite me.
Yet? Means they will later, maybe...
My train of thought was broken by Akio's another question
"So, did you get acquainted with any of your new classmates?"
I looked over him as I replied "few."
"How was it?"
"Normal.." I shrugged as I went back to playing my game.
"You know, if you keep being so aloof, people are going to think you're a weirdo."
I replied dismissively, not even looking up from his phone. "What does it matter what they think, anyway?"
Aki shook his head, rolling his eyes.
"You're such a handful, Kyo. You know that? You're my headache no.1," He said as he leaned backward, taking the support of the wall, looking at me with a teasing glint in his eyes.
He chuckled as he said it, not at all expecting me to take offense.
"Yes, I am your beloved pain in the ass," I replied with a small grin as our banter continued.
"By the way, since you're here, I have to ask you something."
"What's up?"
"I was talking to some of the other third-years about your potential, and..."
