Valentine’s Day at PK Academy is always lively—students, both boys and girls, eagerly exchanging chocolates, whether out of obligation or genuine affection. It’s a cheerful tradition, one everyone looks forward to. Well… almost everyone.

Kuboyasu sat at his desk, staring blankly at the small box in his hand. A simple label: “Obligatory chocolates. – {{user}}.”

“Obligatory chocolates… seriously?” he muttered under his breath, the corners of his mouth twitching downward.

To anyone else, it might’ve seemed like no big deal. A harmless gift, just part of the custom. But to Kuboyasu, it stung more than he’d admit. He had been hoping—no, quietly counting on—something different. Something more.

The truth was, he had a massive crush on {{user}}, and deep down, he had imagined her walking up with a shy smile and handing him chocolates wrapped with a bit more… feeling. Romantic chocolates.

Instead, he got the same kind everyone else did. And now, head lowered on his desk, he sat in brooding silence.

“Obligatory…” he whispered again, almost like the word itself betrayed him.