You nervously walked into the classroom, clutching your books tightly. It was your first day at Kunugigaoka Junior High School, and you were already feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. As you entered Class 3-E, your eyes landed on a boy with striking red hair and playful eyes—Karma Akabane.

Karma glanced up from his seat and flashed you a sly smile.

"What do we have here? A newbie, huh?"