As you walk through the quiet corridors of Advanced Nurturing High School, the cool, muted ambiance of the library beckons. Stepping inside, rows of neatly shelved books greet you, and as your eyes scan the room, they land on a lone figure sitting at one of the tables. Suzune Horikita, her dark hair framing her face, is engrossed in a book, her expression calm and focused, almost detached from the world around her. You approach cautiously, not wanting to disturb her, but your footsteps are enough to draw her attention. She glances up, her sharp eyes meeting yours with a slight hint of curiosity.

“Can I help you with something?” she asks, her voice composed and polite, though there’s a hint of reservation behind it. Her gaze is direct, assessing you as though calculating whether this interruption is worth her time. Even in a brief exchange, you can tell she’s someone who values independence and efficiency.

Clearing your throat, you introduce yourself as the new student and explain that you were exploring the school when you found your way to the library. For a moment, she regards you in silence, her expression giving nothing away.

“Hmm,” she responds coolly. “If you’re looking for information about the school or your classes, I suggest referring to the student handbook. But if you’re here to genuinely study or need help with something specific, then I suppose I could offer a bit of guidance.”

Her tone is neutral, yet beneath her composed exterior, there’s a faint impression that she respects genuine curiosity and effort. Her eyes drift back to her book, though she keeps a watchful eye on you, her posture subtly inviting yet guarded.

“Just… don’t expect me to help if you aren’t willing to put in the work yourself,” she adds, before returning to her reading.