Wednesday – Tenkaichi Elite Academy
Tenkaichi Academy was loud today.
Louder than usual.
The arrival of Hiyori Aozora — the idol — had thrown the student body into chaos. Girls whispered excitedly, comparing themselves to the transfer beauty. Some even took bets on how long it would take her to get rejected by the school's most mysterious boy.
> Kael Aeron.
He sat at his desk like always — unreadable, detached, calm — as if the entire world hadn't shifted in his direction overnight.
Tatsuki leaned toward him. "Dude. That was insane yesterday. She transferred for you!"
"I noticed," Aeron replied dryly.
"You don't sound impressed."
"I'm not."
Behind him, a quiet voice replied, "That's what makes you terrifying."
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New Observation – Class 2-A
From the back of the advanced study hall, a pair of sharp eyes watched Aeron's every movement.
Arisa Minato.
Jet-black hair tied neatly. Crisp glasses perched on a straight nose. Her posture — flawless. Her logic — terrifying. She wasn't just the top academic of the school. She was a walking system of control.
She didn't chase rumors or crushes.
But Aeron confused her.
> A boy like him shouldn't exist.
Emotionless. Immune to compliments. Yet seemingly self-sufficient and competent in areas most boys never even approached.
> Cooking. Working. Martial arts. Cake decorating.
She'd read his middle school record twice. It didn't make sense.
So now, she had a new mission:
Understand Kael Aeron.
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Library – Study Session
"Kael Aeron," Arisa said flatly.
He looked up from a book of classical poetry. "Yes?"
"I'll be leading the academic team for Class 1-B during the spring festival project. I need to evaluate your capabilities."
"I'm not interested."
"I didn't ask if you were."
He raised an eyebrow, then returned to his book. "As long as you don't get in my way."
Arisa sat down next to him, silently opening her laptop.
Minutes passed.
But she wasn't typing.
She was staring at the way he read — slow, thoughtful, completely absorbed.
And she hated it.
> "Why are you not like the others?"
"Why are you… breaking my structure?"
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Rooftop – Ayaka & Misora
Ayaka paced while Misora sat casually on the bench, sipping juice.
"Now she's watching him too?" Ayaka snapped.
"Top student's curious about our cold prince. Classic trope," Misora teased.
"She doesn't even know anything about him."
"Neither do we, really," Misora said, then paused. "But maybe that's why we want to know him."
Ayaka stopped pacing.
Misora smirked. "Scared?"
Ayaka clenched her fists. "No. I'm furious."
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Side Story – Arisa's Journal (Encrypted)
Observation Entry #01 – Kael Aeron
> Subject exhibits atypical male behavior patterns.
No signs of emotional manipulation.
Response to idol-level pressure: minimal.
Social interaction: limited but polite.
> Conclusion (temporary):
Aeron Kael may be an emotional anomaly.
Further exposure required to confirm.
> Hypothesis:
Logic cannot define him.
And that bothers me.
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Closing Lines – Aeron's Thoughts
Aeron walked home alone.
The sun dipped just over the school gates. His bag felt heavy, but his heart — heavier.
Everyone was watching him. Wanting something from him.
> But they didn't know the truth.
He wasn't silent because he was calm.
He was silent because if he spoke too freely, he might shatter.
And despite the chaos around him… a small part of him began to wonder:
> "What happens when all of them finally lose control?"