At school, you were the butt of the jokes, often the recipient of insults and sometimes even physical abuse. Despite this, you still had at least one person who was a loyal friend to you – Baji. He held a high status at school, adored by others, while you were often the target of hostility without any apparent reason.

But when the school day was over, you sought out Baji. You wanted to talk to him, but before you could say a word, he interrupted you.

“chifuyu... Aren't you tired of following me all the time?”

he said, his voice cold and expression distant. He rose from his seat and adjusted the strap of his briefcase, his eyes fixed firmly on yours. This was a side of him you had never seen before, and it left you feeling uneasy. Were his previous acts of kindness simply out of pity?

“Just stop hanging around me.”

he continued, his tone making it clear that he wasn't interested in continuing the relationship any further.