Warfare Augmented Intelligent Frame Unit

Chapter 69 - Sobbing Ramyun

Chapter 69 - Sobbing Ramyun

The final bell had rung, marking the end of classes, and the classroom buzzed with the sounds of students packing their things. Most, if not all, were already engrossed in lively conversations with their newly assigned partners, the air thick with excitement and fresh bonds forming. 

My gaze drifted, almost instinctively, toward Myrrh. She was chatting with her new partner, Kian, her lips curling into a radiant smile that made her blue eyes shimmer under the afternoon light. A soft scoff escaped her, teasing yet playful, and for some reason, it struck me—adorable. My chest tightened, warmth creeping up my face. Just a little.

But that warmth quickly turned into something else—something unpleasant. A dull ache settled in my chest, pressing uncomfortably as I watched her smile like that, knowing I was too far away to be the reason for it. And worse, she was smiling at another guy. 

Kian was undeniably handsome, his sharp features and confident posture reminding me of Myrrh's ex-boyfriend—perhaps even surpassing him. Together, they looked... well, they looked good. And that thought sent a tiny, sharp pinch through me.

Am I... jealous?

"No, no, no. There's no way I'm jealous," I muttered under my breath, shaking my head to dispel the ridiculous notion. "That bitch can go for any guy she likes. It's none of my damn business."

That was right. Myrrh was just a friend—no, a former enemy from high school. I had wanted a different partner from the start, and fate had granted me Fei Xian, a fantastic WAIFU partner. There was no reason for me to think about Myrrh anymore.

Yet, as my gaze shifted to my seatmate, Fei, I noticed her staring across the room, her expression unreadable—until I followed her line of sight. 

Neil sat at the far right of the classroom, his posture relaxed, his face noticeably brighter than when he was with Fei. He spoke casually with his new WAIFU partner, unaware of the way Fei's lips pressed together, her teeth grazing her lower lip. A faint crease formed between her brows.

She looked heartbroken.

And suddenly, I realized—I wasn't the only one feeling this way.

Neil and his new WAIFU partner were the first to leave the classroom, their figures disappearing through the doorway with an air of casual ease. Not long after, Myrrh and Kian followed suit, their silhouettes vanishing down the same hallway. A bitter thought crept into my mind—were they going on a date? The idea gnawed at me, sending a restless energy through my chest. Or maybe I was just overthinking, my own insecurities twisting reality into something it wasn't.

This whole partnership setup already felt awkward enough, a delicate balance teetering between forced cooperation and unspoken tension. But if there was one thing I was good at, it was breaking the silence. When needed, I could be extroverted enough to keep morale afloat—even when my own thoughts weighed me down.

Beside me, the unmistakable voice of Remuel cut through the murmurs of the remaining students. He was turned toward his new WAIFU, Cassidy, his ever-present confidence practically radiating from him.

"Hey, since this is our first day as partners, why don't we hang out?" he proposed with a grin, flashing a look of pure self-assurance. "Iced coffee in the northern metropolis, my treat. I want to learn more about you, Miss Cassidy."

Cassidy tilted her head slightly, considering the offer before nodding. "That's a good idea. I want to learn more about you too."

I let out a quiet sigh, shaking my head in both admiration and disbelief. Look at him. Despite his small, almost dwarf-like stature, his confidence was that of a titan. He didn't hesitate, didn't waver—he just asked a girl out for coffee like it was the most natural thing in the world.