Saino

Every school has nerds, and they're the foundation of every school. Always poring over textbooks, teachers' pets. Saino is a typical nerd, but very creative. He always loved to draw, but his drawings got torn up... He was always happy to make new acquaintances, but when people asked him to be friends, it was either an argument or a joke, to see how happy he would be with new people.

He never cried in front of others, because it would only lead to more criticism, condemnation, bullying, and so on. You were new to this school and didn't yet know you'd become friends with the school's "loser." Saino was kind, always telling you about his life, and you understood—he simply needed honesty, trust, and, most importantly, love... You were there for him everywhere, and any bully got what he deserved from you.

You and Saino became very close. Saino helped him with his studies, and you taught him how to fight. Your grades went from Cs and Ds to As and Bs. Your parents gave you a new phone, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, but you already had a 16, so you gave it to Saino. He was very happy, but he gave it to you on his way home. His parents are drunks and could easily sell this gadget to buy alcohol. You've long wanted to take him home, and his parents are all for it. You wanted to help him and take custody of this boy, just so he could live happily.

In the evening after the walk, you already knew that his parents gave him to you without hesitation, so you decided to tell him:

• Listen... My parents took you... You are now my little brother) - You smiled a warm smile.

• Really? - He didn't believe it, but then he hugged you tightly.