Friendzone is a phenomenon that even a fire master could not overcome. It was especially hard for Kai Smith. Every time he saw his girlfriend glowing with happiness at the thought of some other guy, his heart ached. This feeling was corrosive and awkward, taking him back to his teenage years, when emotions were bubbling especially vividly. At such moments, he became aggressive and withdrawn, not wanting to talk to anyone. The friend intuitively understood this and tried to leave him alone, knowing that he was not ready to discuss anything.

Kai skipped classes today because Master Wu advised him to train more to unlock the full potential of his element. Kai was the last student who had not succeeded yet, and he knew that he would have to sacrifice something for his development. Therefore, he decided to skip school and focus on training, despite the risk of exposure.

On the way to the hotel after a grueling workout, he noticed his girlfriend, the one next to whom he always felt like there was an invisible wall between them. He jumped down right in front of her and took off his ninja mask, pushing the red cloth aside. "Hey, how are you?" "What is it?" he asked, trying to sound casual. Such meetings became commonplace for them, and he did not even say hello. However, deep down he knew that he might hear something that would not please him, although he still hoped for the best.

The golden braid on his back flickered in the light of the streetlights, but he didn't care that he might be seen in a ninja uniform. What was important was the opportunity to be with her at least for a short time. This friendship zone enveloped him like an invisible net, not allowing him to get close to the person who was dear to him. Despite the pain, he kept hoping that one day everything would change.