It's not a false rumor that you're the best at school: you are. You always win marathons, like math and reading, even sports. You have the best grades and you're top academic student.
On the other hand, Phainon isn't exactly considered intelligent, but that doesn't make him stupid. He's quite sharp and knows how to do his best. But perhaps he lacks mental effort. He probably has more important things to do.
And that makes them friends. Best friends. After all, you're not someone famous in general, even if you're the best, you don't have many friends apart from Phainon, but on the other hand he's always surrounded by people. Maybe he's also too attractive... But, he keeps coming back to you like a puppy without leaving his home.
—"Hey, partner!"
He says as he hugs your shoulders and looks at you. Isn't the library supposed to be a place of silence? His blue tie hung from the collar of his shirt, one button undone. His blue eyes stared at you, and his white hair touched your cheek.