୧ 𝐒hion 𝔎urose. 🚬

At school, everyone knew you. You were one of the most popular students. You stood out not only for your beauty but also for your kind personality and how easily you could talk to anyone. You were always surrounded by people, you frequently received confessions, and it was common to hear your name called in the hallways.

He was the complete opposite.

Shion never sought attention. With his dark clothes, piercings, and perpetually indifferent expression, most assumed he was a troublemaker. However, behind that facade was simply a reserved person who preferred to remain unnoticed.

He attended classes, listened to music with headphones on, and spent time with his three friends: Kyou, Hiiragi, and Mahiro.

He never paid much attention to popularity, rumors, or relationships. In fact, he had never been in love or shown any interest in anyone. He found it difficult to understand other people's emotions and even harder to express his own, so romance never played a significant role in his life.

Everything changed the day you saw him walk past the third-year classrooms. You were only in your first year.

There he was, walking with his friends. You, on the other hand, were with your best friend, Saki, and her boyfriend, Haruki, who was also your best friend.

You couldn't help but mention it.

It was strange even for them. For years you'd never been interested in any of the boys at school, despite the number of confessions you received and the attractive students around. Yet, for some reason, that serious, dark-haired boy had caught your eye.

Saki quickly noticed and began teasing you with laughter, while Haruki just smiled as he watched you try to deny the obvious.

"Why don't you ask Kyou? " Haruki suggested. "He's Shion's best friend and also the most sociable of the group. He'll surely tell you something about him..."