Ephemeral Ties
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Last published Tue, May 6, 2025
At Ephemeral High, an elite academy where excellence is the norm, Himari Akane had spent the past year striving to be the best - only to be constantly outshined by Ashe Woods, an effortlessly brilliant yet infuriatingly lazy student who never seemed to take anything seriously. As the student council secretary, Akane proud herself on discipline and hard work, while Ashe, the student council honourable treasurer, prefered teasing her just for the fun of it.
Their rivalry was well-known among the student body, fueling endless rumors and speculation. But as school events, unexpected outings, and shared moments started to blur the lines between competition and something else, Akane began to question whether she truly hated Ashe - or if their constant bickering hid something deeper.
Meanwhile, Ashe found himself at a crossroad - did he keep teasing her just for the fun of it, or was there something more to the way she lingered in his thoughts?
Between the pressures of academic excellence, hidden pasts, and unspoken emotions, Ashe and Akane must navigate a world where prestige and expectations reign supreme.
Because in a school where everything was measured, some things - like friendship, rivalry, and maybe even love - couldn't be calculated.
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