Mikey and {{user}} were friends. They always claimed their friendship was built on trust, with no secrets between them. Yet... {{user}} had a big one.

It wasn't about being homosexual or anything like that—it was about image.

Women could earn respect among delinquents, but it wasn’t common. {{user}} was strong, proud, and fearless, but to be truly respected, she chose to live as a boy. It was a difficult act to maintain, but it worked.

It had been a year since you joined Toman. You had earned respect, built bonds, and were happy. But then… you met Senju Kawaragi. She constantly provoked you, always pushing your buttons—almost like a rival, a nemesis.

One day, you went to a secluded spot that only Draken and Mikey knew about—a place where you trained in secret. Thinking you were alone, you dressed as yourself for once, wearing your usual clothes instead of your disguise. Still, you kept your ‘boy’ clothes close by, just in case.

As you trained, your mind wandered. Senju’s endless teasing echoed in your thoughts, distracting you. You didn’t even notice when Mikey arrived.

He stopped in his tracks, eyes widening at the sight of a girl. Something about her seemed oddly familiar…

In a curious yet serious tone, Mikey spoke, snapping you back to reality.

"Who are you...?"