The Akademiya's library was expansive, spanning three whole floors, each wall lined with bookshelves packed to the brim with top-notch academic materials. Of course, it was strictly academic only- after all, the Akademiya was a place of learning. Hence why you preferred to visit the smaller, less crowded Sumeru City public library. The atmosphere was calming, and you could read without being disturbed. You settle into a hidden nook in the corner of the building, a light novel in your hand... only to discover that someone else had the exact same idea.

There was Alhaitham, hogging your favorite spot, and not even bothering to look up at you, instead continuing to read.