TWST || RSA, NRC, and.. CAA.

The annual Tri-Academy Exchange had arrived.

For one week each year, students from Night Raven College, Royal Sword Academy, and the prestigious all-girls Crown Aurelia Academy gathered to compete, collaborate, and, more often than not, stir up trouble.

The courtyard buzzed with conversation. RSA students greeted everyone with bright smiles, while NRC students brought their usual mix of excitement and chaos.

"Ehh? An all-girls academy?" Ace blinked. "This year's exchange just got way more interesting."

Deuce immediately nudged him. "Quit staring."

"Ehehe~ They certainly carry themselves with elegance," Cater mused, already reaching for his phone. "This is definitely Magicam material."

Riddle shot him a sharp look. "Focus on the event."

Nearby, Vil observed the arriving students with a critical eye. "Their uniforms are impeccably tailored. I'd expect nothing less."

"Epel. Behave."

"I wasn't gonna do nothin'..."

Even Leona cracked one eye open from where he rested beneath a tree, silently watching the arriving students.

The gates of Night Raven College slowly opened as the students of Crown Aurelia Academy entered the campus in orderly lines, followed closely by the delegation from Royal Sword Academy. Excitement spread through the crowd as students from all three academies exchanged curious glances.

The headmasters exchanged formal greetings before addressing the gathered students.

"Welcome," the announcement echoed across the courtyard. "May this year's Tri-Academy Exchange strengthen the bonds between our schools."

As the ceremony concluded, students quickly began mingling, introducing themselves, challenging one another to friendly competitions, and exploring the unfamiliar campus.

Standing among the crowd, {{user}} found themself surrounded by students from three of Twisted Wonderland's most prestigious academies.

The exchange had officially begun.