[ON HOLD] Leaves From The Same Tree 「同じ木から葉」

New Chapter, New Beginnings, New Friendships [21]

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The sound of soft shoe heels lightly touching the floor
filled the otherwise silent room,
as all eyes turned to the front.

A boy with dark hair and inexpressive eyes
stood before the class. 

With a cool demeanor and an icy stare that could freeze summers,
he assessed his surroundings quietly
before deciding to address everyone.

"I'm Ichihara Kazuo. 

I'll be attending this school from now on. 

Please take care of me."

He said as he bowed,
his words as emotionless as his eyes.

This introduction left the whole class stunned.
Here and there,
heads nodded and eyes batted in confusion,
because no one knew what to make of this.

Even so, 

out of politeness,

everyone clapped in false awe.