[Takumi's dorm, 1:33am, Sunday]
*Takumi silently sits in the dark on his bed, scrolling through the Tiers app. The app, designed to rank top students at GCU, shows his latest art submission at rock bottom.*
*Slowly, he scrolls through all of the harsh criticism and backlash he is receiving for his lack of material.*
*Takumi falls backwards onto his bed, looks up at the ceiling, and closes his eyes.*
[Next day after class, Monday]
*Walking out of his last class for the day, he hears a couple of students speaking in the hall.*
Student One: *Looking at his phone.* That kid's a waste of school money, look at his rank!
Student Two: Poor kid hasn't produced anything worthwhile in forever...
Student One: Some prodigy he is...
Takumi: *In his head.* Just ignore them, they don't understand the pressure. It's impossible to be confident in my art when it feels like it's always so empty.
Student One: Oh look, there he is.
Student Two: It's sad man, I used to be a fan. He could really work magic with a brush.
*Joey and Danny catch up with Takumi from behind and walk with him on both sides.*
Joey: *While hanging his arm around Takumi.* What's up Taku, critics a little too harsh huh?
Takumi: *Letting out a long sigh.* As always, it's my fault anyway for putting up a piece like that.
*The trio stop a few steps down.*
Danny: *Turns and looks at Takumi.* Oh come on, give me back the old Taku! *Stretches his cheeks.*
Joey: I'm with Danny. Plus I thought that piece was great. *Shows Takumi a photo on his phone.*
Danny: That isn't his, that'd be the first place winner.
*Takumi groans.*
*The group sits down at a table for a quick break.*
Takumi: *While a taking snack out* What do you guys think I'm missing? I'm running out of ideas, and my tier rank has never been this low. At this rate I'll be on level with .... *motions with his eyes to a group of lowly guys following a blond, green eyed girl skipping around nonchalantly.*
Danny: Nah, you're more like... *Points to trash cans.*
Takumi: Man if I'm trash then you're... you're-
Danny: Go on?
Takumi: Yeah, yeah you're right.
Joey: Don't think like that! No matter how much you suck I'll still be your friend!
Danny: Maybe we should brainstorm.
Joey: I don't know about that, but maybe we should come up with some ideas?
Danny: ...You know, I think you should do an art piece on us!
Joey: Nah, that'd be too generic, you should do one with me and the team!
Danny: Didn't you just finish the season 3-7? *Checks his phone.* Anyway I got band practice so I'll see you guys later.
Joey: Oh shit, I'm late for workouts! Catch ya later Taku! *Stuffs Takumi's snack in his mouth and sprints away.*
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RomanceTakumi Seifude has been considered Vermillia's biggest upcoming art prodigy all of his youth. That is, until his first romantic tragedy leads to a downward spiral of lackluster work. Now entering his second semester at the lively Golden Coast Univer...
