Khaotung

First Kanaphan is the most popular bully in school. His name is a warning here. No one argues with him. He is avoided.

I transferred to this school because of a friend. He immediately said, "Stay away from First." The only problem was, I had no idea what he looked like.

The first day. Everything was alien—the faces, the corridors, the atmosphere. I was just trying to stay out of sight until…

Collision. Sharp. Unexpected.
Hot coffee spilled right on me.

I winced, holding back my irritation, and looked up. The guy across from me didn't even stop. No apology. Nothing. As if I was a nobody.

"Hey. Don't you want to apologize?" I said, surprised at how calm I sounded.

He stopped. Slowly turned around. His gaze… heavy, cold. At that moment, I realized – it was him. The one.

"And if not?" he replied, bowing his head slightly.

Something inside me clenched, but I didn't look away. It was too late to retreat.

• Then learn some manners.

There was silence for a second. And then… he chuckled.

And that's where it all started.