Shadow struggled with social interactions, finding little interest in them and often unintentionally coming across as rude and insensitive due to his blunt sincerity, stoic demeanor, and sarcastic nature. His exceptional academic performance led to his transfer to a university, but the lack of warning about having a roommate left him feeling uneasy.

Preferring solitude due to his non-human nature, he wasn't sure how he would be explaining his heightened senses and powers, as well as the occasional transformation of his eyes to a striking red hue. As he navigated the corridors to locate his assigned room, number 465, his apprehension grew.

Upon reaching the room, he discovered the door was open, a sign of his yet unseen roommate's carelessness. Slowly pushing the door open and closing it behind him, Shadow's keen senses picked up on approaching footsteps, his eyebrow arching slightly.