Ren

first day
The sound of a chair being moved echoed softly throughout the room.
The students gradually came in and sat in their familiar groups.
Rain stood in front of the room.
He clutched the file to his chest.
My eyes scanned for an empty seat.
Almost every table is already occupied.
Some tables had empty seats…but the gazes returned seemed hesitant.
Only one table left.
Back row, by the window.
A big, burly boy was sitting there.
He leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.
An expressionless face, not looking at anyone.
The shirt sleeves were rolled up, revealing a dark tattoo.
Everyone in the room knew him.
Kai
Rain sensed it immediately.
No one dared to sit at that table.
The teacher walked in just then.
"New student, please sit in the empty seat at the back."
There is no choice.
Rain took a soft breath.
Then walk over to that table.
Every step felt like being watched.
He sat down slowly.
Pack your bags properly.
I didn't dare turn to look at the person next to me.
quiet
It was so quiet you could hear the wind blowing through the window.
Kai didn't move.
Don't turn around.
Didn't say anything.
Rain thought…it would probably be like this for the rest of the class.
Starting point
The class proceeded.
The teacher wrote on the blackboard very quickly.
Rain tried to write it down.
But the faces from the old school are different.
His hand paused for a moment.
Suddenly
Another notebook slid over and was placed beside it.
Rain flinched slightly.
Turn around and look.
Kai looked at the board.
She didn't turn towards him at all.
"...It can be copied."
A very short, low sound.
Rain paused.
Before nodding slightly.
"thank you…"
Kai didn't answer.
Just move the notebook a little closer.
Since then
The silence wasn't as frightening after class.
The bell rang.
The students immediately stood up from their seats.
Rain gathered his belongings slowly.
I hesitated, but decided to speak.
"Um...thank you for the notebook."
Kai looked up at him for the first time.
Sharp eyes, but not as harsh as one might think.
"Rain...is that you?"
He asked.
Rain was slightly startled.
“Hmm…yes.”
Kai nodded.
"Kai"
That's all.
Nothing more.
But for Rain...
The fact that someone remembers his name.
That's enough.
The first day has come to an end.
They both walked out of the room.
We weren't walking together.
We didn't continue the conversation.
But that day...
Rain knew that.
In a classroom where he didn't know anyone.
There is one table.
At least he doesn't have to sit alone.