Morning sunlight brushed against the worn walls of Saino's small house as he stepped outside and quietly closed the door behind him.
The street was still half-asleep.
A few shops were opening.
cars rolled past.
The air carried the lingering chill of dawn.
Saino slipped both hands into his pockets and began walking toward school.
His expression remained calm.
Empty.
His thoughts, unusually, were silent.
That peace lasted less than five minutes.
Near a small convenience store, several boys had gathered around a lone girl.
Their laughter echoed through the quiet street.
"Come on, don't be so cold."
"At least tell us your name."
"We're just trying to be friendly."
The girl tightened her grip on her school bag.
Her shoulders trembled slightly.
She avoided eye contact.
Saino glanced at them once.
Only once.
Looks like some Dogs appeared on street.
The thought appeared and disappeared.
Without slowing down, he continued walking.
The sounds behind him gradually faded.
Soon, they no longer existed.
"Yo! Saino!"
A familiar voice called out from behind.
Saino turned slightly.
Yagami jogged toward him, smiling as brightly as ever.
"Good morning."
"Morning."
"How are you today?"
"Good enough to go to school."
Yagami laughed.
"I'll take that as a positive answer."
Together, they continued toward the school..
One walked with energy.
The other walked in silence.
Yet somehow, they had remained friends for years.
The classroom buzzed with its usual noise.
Conversations overlapped.
Chairs scraped against the floor.
Students exchanged gossip before class began.
Then the door opened.
The teacher entered.
A second figure followed behind her.
The room immediately grew quieter.
The newcomer appeared to be around their age.
Neatly combed black hair.
Sharp eyes hidden behind elegant glasses.
A composed smile.
The sort of person who drew attention without asking for it.
The teacher gestured toward him.
"We have a transfer student joining us today."
Whispers immediately spread throughout the classroom.
specially among girls.
"He's handsome..."
"Is he a model?"
"His glasses look expensive."
The teacher asked .
"Please introduce yourself."
The boy stepped forward.
"Hello, everyone."
His voice was calm.
Refined.
"My name is Yorsi Rue."
He gave a small bow.
"I look forward to studying with all of you."
The girls reacted instantly.
Several were already whispering excitedly.
Meanwhile...
Itosi Hanjo frowned.
His eyes remained fixed on Rue.
Specifically...
His watch.
Itosi thought i know I am particularly talented in academics.
But in knewing luxurious brands.
I don't think so there is someone who would have more knowledge than me.
The watch alone was enough to make his heart skip a beat.
Limited edition.
Rare.
Almost impossible to obtain.
Then there were the rings.
The glasses.
Even the smallest details screamed wealth.
Not ordinary wealth.
Absurd wealth.
VECTORECSECT Institute wasn't an ordinary school.
The children of politicians.
Business giant's.
Celebrities.
Even millionaires to billionaire .
Studies here .
Yet none of them carried themselves quite like this.
Itosi swallowed.
Who exactly is this guy?
Rue quietly took his assigned seat.
The moment he sat down...
His eyes shifted.
Toward the window.
Toward a certain black-haired boy.
Saino.
The boy wasn't even looking at him.
He appeared completely uninterested.
For a brief moment...
Rue smiled.
A genuine smile.
Interesting.
Let's see are you really capable to surpass my expectations or not.