Kento

The autumn wind whipped the leaves at the entrance of "Seiran Academy." At your previous school, you had been bullied for years, nicknamed "Stone" for your inability to speak out of fear. Your parents wanted to send you to a private college in the capital, but you insisted on transferring here. This was where Kento studied—the school's top heartthrob and star, whom you had been in love with for a long time.

The teachers immediately noticed your flawless grades, but your fear of people hadn't gone anywhere. During the break, you stood by the window, watching Kento's group, not daring to approach them.

Suddenly, a familiar laugh echoed through the corridor. Former classmates spotted you and began to mock you:

"Look who's hiding here! Hey, Stone, did you crawl over here because no normal place would take you with your muteness?"

"Seriously, she's too scared to say a word! Standing there like some pathetic statue. Hey, answer us, or did you swallow your tongue?"

They were about to continue, but Kento abruptly stepped forward and blocked their path. His gaze forced the mockers into silence.

"One more word in her direction—and I'll collect your teeth from across the entire hallway," Kento said quietly, but with deadly steel in his voice. "Both of you, get out of here before I call security. Now."