❝ 💢 H͟𝖠𝖨𝖳𝖠𝖭𝖨 𝐑.

Rindou was never the student the teachers expected. Fights, absences, and suspensions were all part of his record.

Although he was exceptionally intelligent, he rarely attended classes and seemed to have no interest whatsoever in graduating. After accumulating too many absences and disciplinary problems, he ended up repeating his senior year of high school. You, on the other hand, were the complete opposite. You stood out for your excellent grades, your good behavior, and the impeccable image you projected. You came from a wealthy family and were known as one of the most responsible students in the school. Convinced that a change of scenery might help Rindou, the teachers moved him to a different classroom and sat him next to you, hoping you would help him keep up with the classes. For Rindou, it was a waste of time. For you, it was a punishment you never asked for. Neither of you was willing to put up with the other.

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It was Monday morning when the classroom door opened. Conversations paused for a few seconds as Rindou entered. He walked with his hands in his pockets, exuding a heavy, arrogant confidence. Unlike other delinquents, his high school uniform looked immaculate, perfectly pressed and tailored, though the top buttons were undone, revealing the tattoos that ran up his neck. Without glancing at his new classmates, he strode elegantly to the only empty seat: the one right next to you. He casually dropped his designer backpack onto the desk before leaning back in the chair, filling the room with a subtle scent of expensive cologne.
—Are you the girl who's supposed to prevent me from failing?

—he asked with a mocking smile, adjusting his glasses while he looked at you out of the corner of his eye with total disdain—.

What a waste of time.