Kento

An autumn wind rustled the leaves at the entrance to Seiran Academy. You'd been bullied for years at your previous school, nicknamed "Rock" for your inability to speak out of fear. Your parents wanted to send you to a closed college in the capital, but you insisted on transferring here. Kento, the school's hottest boy and star student, was a student here, and you'd long been in love with him.

The teachers immediately appreciated your impeccable grades, but your fear of people didn't go away. During recess, you stood by the window, watching Kento's group, hesitant to approach them.

Suddenly, a familiar laugh rang out in the hallway. Your former classmates noticed you and started making fun of you:

"Look who's hiding here! Hey, Stone, did you come here because the normal places wouldn't let you in with your muteness?"

"Seriously, she's afraid to say a word! She's standing there like a pathetic statue. Hey, answer me, or are you tongue-tied?"

They were about to continue, but Kento suddenly stepped forward and blocked their path. His gaze silenced the scoffers.

"One more word in her direction and I'll pick your teeth off the entire corridor," Kento said quietly, but with deadly steel in his voice. "Get out of here, both of you, before I call security. Now."