In the morning classroom, sunlight streamed through the wooden-framed windows, making the dust motes in the air appear crystal clear.

  Textbooks lay scattered, half-open, and notebooks were tipped over on the desks, students clustered in twos and threes, chatting in hushed tones, occasional giggles and whispers floating through the air.

  "Damn it... Uncle left me on the mountain, I almost missed class!!"

  Tetsuya rushed into the classroom, panting, grumbling as he dropped his book bag onto his seat.

  "Morning, Tetsuya. Late today, huh?"

  The boy sitting next to him, Hirohito, had a teasing smile on his lips.

  Tetsuya sat down, his voice filled with helplessness, "Don't even mention it... I'll tell you later."

  He looked around, his eyes searching the classroom, then frowned slightly, "Speaking of which... where's Hinano?"

  Hirohito shrugged, as if just noticing, "Haven't seen her."

  Just as he was about to ask something else, steady footsteps echoed from the doorway.

  The teacher walked into the classroom, heading straight for the podium.

  He tapped his knuckles lightly on the desk, the sound not loud, but remarkably clear in the somewhat lax atmosphere, and the entire classroom immediately quieted down.

  "Good morning, everyone," the teacher began in his usual gentle tone, then added with a hint of mystery, "Before we start the lesson, I'd like to introduce a new student to you."

  The classroom door creaked open, revealing a girl wearing thin-rimmed glasses. Her hair was neatly combed, swaying gently with her steps.

  The sunlight streamed in from the doorway, as if gilding her figure with a soft glow. The classroom was silent for a few seconds, then erupted into soft murmurs.

  "Wow... so pretty!" "Those glasses, they look like something a noble lady would wear..." "She's too cute to be legal!"

  Soft exclamations filled the classroom, laced with admiration.

  However, mixed in with the praise were envious glances from some of the female students, whispering to each other, their eyes scrutinizing the girl who had just appeared in the doorway with curiosity or displeasure.

  Her eyelashes drooped slightly, as if she wasn't used to being the center of so many eyes. Her lips trembled slightly, trying to smile, but it looked a little stiff from nervousness.

  She bit her lower lip, subconsciously scanning the room quickly.

  However, despite her slightly shy demeanor, she exuded a natural elegance, as if even her smallest movements were captivating.

  The subtle contrast made many of the male students present swoon.

  In the back row of the classroom, Hirohito, who had been chatting quietly with Tetsuya, froze when his gaze fell on the girl at the door.

  He looked as if he had seen an angel descend from heaven—eyes wide, mouth slightly open, completely stunned.

  "..."

  Tetsuya poked his shoulder with his finger, "Hey, Hirohito, are you still alive?"

  —No response.

  Tetsuya raised an eyebrow, shaking Hirohito's arm, "Hey! Don't stare like that! You'll scare her!"

  Hirohito still didn't respond, as if he had been put under a spell, petrified in place.

  Just as Tetsuya was about to give up, Hirohito finally moved slightly, muttering to himself, "So pretty... just my type..."

  Then, as if realizing something, a strange light flashed in his eyes, and he added slowly, "And... she might be hiding 'two big secrets'..."

  "...Huh?" Tetsuya frowned, looking at him in confusion, "What 'two big secrets'?"

  Hirohito gave a meaningful smile, raising his hands slowly, gesturing an arc in front of his chest.

  "..."

  Tetsuya looked speechlessly at Hirohito, who was wearing a serious expression, as if conducting some academic research, and felt a wave of helplessness.

  "What are you talking about so early in the morning?"

  Although he said that, his eyes couldn't help but sneak a peek at the new girl walking to the podium...

  At that moment, a strange chill suddenly ran down his spine.

  As if the air itself had shifted, an indescribable, strange aura quietly seeped into the classroom, instinctively tensing his nerves, a hint of unease rising in his heart.

  He subconsciously looked towards the door, then froze completely.

  "Hin... Hinano!? Did she... see me just now!?"

  His face instantly turned pale, an alarm bell ringing in his mind.

  At the door—

  Hinano stood there.

  She looked a little disheveled, her hair slightly messy, her usually neat bangs a bit scattered, as if she had just gone through a chaotic storm. However, more than that, what caught Tetsuya's attention was her cold eyes—

  A gaze as if looking at garbage.

  It was an extremely cold, undisguised look of disgust, devoid of warmth, even carrying a hint of pressure.

  Stared at by those eyes, Tetsuya involuntarily held his breath, an indescribable discomfort slowly creeping into his heart.

  "It's over... she did see me, didn't she...?"

  But Hinano merely glanced at him, then quickly looked away.

  She smoothed out her skirt, then bowed slightly to the teacher, her tone polite and calm, "Good morning, teacher. Sorry, there was a sudden matter at home, so I was late."

  The teacher didn't reprimand her, just nodded, "It's alright, go back to your seat."

  Hinano responded softly, then walked to her seat.

  She sat down quietly next to Tetsuya.

  As soon as she sat down, Tetsuya considered his words, then cautiously opened his mouth, "Morning, Hinano."

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  However, Hinano didn't even lift an eyelid, as if he didn't exist at all.

  She just lowered her head, taking out her books from her bag, her movements as smooth as usual, but the smoothness carried a deliberate coldness—no response, no eye contact, not even a pause.

  As if Tetsuya was just a piece of air in her vision.

  "..."

  Tetsuya's hand froze in midair, his lips twitched slightly, the embarrassment in his heart almost unbearable.

  "It's over, with this reaction... she must have seen me...!?"

  He couldn't help but lower his head, secretly rubbing his face with his hand, trying to calm himself down, but couldn't shake off the humiliating feeling of being completely ignored.

  However, at the same time, Hirohito on the other side was completely oblivious to the awkward conversation, still immersed in his own world.

  His eyes were glazed, his lips slightly upturned, as if he had entered some sacred trance, muttering softly, "Fair skin... rosy lips... beautiful body lines... slender legs... smooth hair... illegal figure... why is she so perfect...?"

  Tetsuya: "..."

  Tetsuya took advantage of the fact that the teacher hadn't started class yet, secretly nudging Hirohito with his elbow, signaling him to stop talking nonsense.

  However—

  Hirohito didn't react at all.

  He still stared at the new transfer student with a gaze of worship, as if his world was reduced to the existence of that girl.

  Tetsuya sighed deeply, holding his forehead.

  He had given up on this person.

  The teacher's clear voice rang out with a hint of authority, "Everyone quiet down! New student, come introduce yourself."

  The soft murmurs in the classroom immediately ceased, and everyone's eyes focused on the girl in front of the podium.

  The girl wearing thin-rimmed glasses took a slight breath, then stepped forward, bowing gently. Her voice was soft but clear, every word falling into everyone's ears, "Hello everyone, my name is Mizuno Mone, you can call me Mone. I'm very happy to be your classmate, please take care of me."

  Mizuno Mone's soft voice echoed through the classroom, like the morning light sprinkling on a lake, rippling with delicate ripples. Her natural tone seemed to inadvertently touch the hearts of everyone around her, causing a subtle sigh of admiration to fill the room.

  Especially among the male students, the quietly budding appreciation and excitement were particularly evident.

  The voice was like a breeze blowing through the leaves, softly, quietly, yet making people want to listen carefully.

  "Even her voice is so nice..."

  Hirohito clasped his hands together, completely immersed in a dreamlike intoxication, muttering softly as if under a spell, his face even showing a hint of infatuation.

  Tetsuya looked at him speechlessly, his brows twitching slightly.

  Suddenly, he felt his desk leg being kicked lightly.

  "..."

  He paused slightly, turning to look at Hinano, who was sitting quietly beside him.

  She wasn't looking at him, pretending to flip through the pages of her book, but when she spoke, her tone was a little low, as if carrying a hint of probing.

  "Hey, Tetsuya..." Her voice wasn't loud, but it clearly entered his ears, "Do you also like girls like Mizuno?"

  Tetsuya's thoughts paused for a second.

  He widened his eyes slightly, looking at her in surprise.

  Hinano still had her head down, her long eyelashes covering her eyes, making it impossible to see her current emotions. Her fingers twisted the pages of the book unconsciously, as if trying to hide something.

  But...

  Tetsuya's heartbeat unconsciously quickened, and he said, "Well... looks are important, of course, but I think personality is the most important."

  He paused, his gaze falling gently on Hinano, his eyes carrying a soft smile, his tone undisguised, "I really like a personality like Hinano's."

  "Eh—!?" Hinano was stunned by the sudden words, her face instantly turning as red as a ripe apple. Her eyes flustered, she immediately lowered her head to flip through the books on her desk, her voice a bit flustered, "You... what nonsense are you talking about!"

  The teacher, standing on the podium, saw that Hinano was a bit distracted, and frowned slightly, but his tone was still gentle, "Hinano, is something the matter? Why are you so distracted today?"

  Hinano, hearing the teacher call her name, jolted, as if she had been caught with a little secret, and hurriedly raised her head, "Ah... nothing! Sorry, teacher!"

  The teacher smiled faintly, not pursuing the matter, "It's alright. Then, Mone, you can sit in the seat next to Hinano."

  Mone, hearing the instruction, nodded lightly, "Okay, thank you, teacher." She slowly walked to Hinano's side, put down her book bag, and sat down neatly.

  Hinano felt completely uneasy, picking up her book and putting it down again, feeling awkward no matter how she positioned herself. Finally, she forced herself to calm down, managing a smile, "Hello, I'm Suzuki Hinano, you can just call me Hinano. I'm really sorry about just now."

  Mone looked at Hinano, giving a soft smile, gently pushing her glasses up, her voice still so gentle, "It's nothing, don't worry about it. I'm the one who just transferred, I'm not very familiar with everyone yet, but this class feels very welcoming."

  Hearing Mone say that, Hinano relaxed a little, forcing a smile, "Yeah, our class... is always quite lively."

  Mone's gaze swept lightly across the classroom, as if searching for something, and finally, her eyes landed on Tetsuya.

  She tilted her head slightly, pointing at Tetsuya, her tone a bit curious, "Do you know that male student?"

  Hinano followed her gaze, her eyes falling on Tetsuya, frowning slightly, then nodding, her tone sounding deliberately casual, but with a hint of subtle emotion, "Yeah, his name is Makino Tetsuya, and the one next to him... huh, he's gone!?"

  She turned to look at Hirohito, who had been sitting next to him, but found he was nowhere to be seen.

  "Never mind, I'll introduce you later," Hinano shrugged, saying casually, as if she didn't care much.

  Tetsuya nodded slightly, indicating he heard, but didn't say anything more.

  However—

  When Hinano's gaze swept over Mone again, her heart began to flutter.

  What was going on?

  She secretly glanced at Mone, standing in the light, the girl's temperament delicate and gentle, her every move carrying an innate elegance. Even the accidental profile she had just shown was beautiful enough to take one's breath away.

  ...She wouldn't be interested in Tetsuya too, would she?

  Thinking of this, Hinano couldn't help but frown even deeper.

  "Hinano."

  Just as Hinano was lost in her thoughts, Mone suddenly leaned closer to her.

  Her voice was soft and low, like a gentle breeze brushing past her ear.

  "What kind of relationship do you have with him?"

  "......!"

  Hinano's heart skipped a beat.

  Wh-why would she ask such a question!?

  Countless possibilities flashed through her mind, her thoughts instantly becoming a mess.

  "Eh... could she be interested in Tetsuya!? Is this the legendary love at first sight!?"

  This thought instantly made Hinano's mood more complicated, even a bit indescribably annoyed.

  Just as she was about to say something in response, a sudden voice broke the delicate atmosphere.

  "Miss Mone!"

  Hirohito, with a determined and fervent expression, knelt beside Mone's seat without hesitation, his movements so smooth as if he had rehearsed them a thousand times.

  "To be classmates, and to have seats so close..."

  His eyes sparkled, as if witnessing a sacred miracle, his tone full of excitement and reverence, "I believe this must be an arrangement of fate! Please take care of me!"

  As soon as he finished speaking, he even slowly reached out his hand, as if preparing to take Mone's hand and offer a devout kiss—

  —However, before this weaving of fate could officially begin, disaster struck.

  "What are you doing!!! What if you get her pregnant by doing it!!"

  Accompanied by a roar, overwhelming anger instantly swept over!

  Hinano suddenly stood up, the chair legs scraping against the floor with a harsh "screech!" sound, shaking the entire classroom slightly.

  —Then, without hesitation, she raised her leg and kicked Hirohito's temple!

  "Bang!!!"

  The heavy impact echoed through the classroom.

  In an instant, time seemed to freeze.

  Hirohito's body, like a tossed rag doll, spun gracefully in midair for half a circle, before crashing heavily to the ground with a "thump!" his body stiff, his eyes rolled back, his mouth still trembling slightly.

  "I... I think I saw a flash of white..."

  He mumbled incoherently.

  Hinano's face flushed red with anger, her fists trembling slightly, her chest heaving, her lower lip tightly clenched, clearly furious.

  "......Damn it..."

  She muttered under her breath, her voice filled with suppressed anger.

  He saw it...

  That idiot Hirohito saw it...!!

  At this moment, her mind exploded, a wave of shame and anger almost swallowing her.

  "Hi-Hinano, calm down! It was just an accident!" Tetsuya, sensing something was wrong, immediately reached out to stop her, but it was too late—

  "Gravity Magic—Entanglement!"

  Hinano bit her finger without hesitation, her white teeth piercing her fingertip, and bright red blood quickly oozed out, falling on the floor, forming a faintly glowing magic circle.

  Instantly, an invisible pressure erupted!

  "Wahhhhh!?"

  Thump!

  Hirohito's body was violently suppressed by the terrifying force, pressed against the floor like a cloth, even the sturdy wooden floor slightly caving in, emitting a "creak, creak" groan.

  Tetsuya, witnessing this scene, took a step back reflexively, cold sweat seeping from his forehead, "Hinano... calm down! Don't get so worked up!"

  However, Hinano slowly turned her head to look at Tetsuya, her eyes unfathomable, like a cold light emerging from the abyss, sending a chill down Tetsuya's spine, and he involuntarily swallowed.

  "Just now... did you see anything?" Hinano's voice was low and cold, each word seeming to carry a bone-chilling coldness.

  "N-no, I didn't see anything!" Tetsuya waved his hands hurriedly to explain, but the pressure in Hinano's eyes didn't diminish at all. The next second, Tetsuya was already lying on the ground, seemingly unable to move under the heavy aura.

  Everyone looked at this scene in surprise, and Hinano gradually realized her loss of control. Her legs went weak, and she fell to the floor with a "thump," holding her head in her hands, crying out in despair, "Ah! I've been seen! I'll never get married now! No one will want me!"

  The teacher, seeing this, hurriedly stepped forward to try to calm her down, "Hinano, calm down, take a deep breath! Everyone, step back a little, don't crowd around!"

  The classroom instantly descended into chaos. Some people whispered, some held back laughter, and others were too shocked to say a word.

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