The loneliness of junior high school was often overwhelming, enduring the monotony of sitting alone. Watching others form pairs while you stood by yourself became something you were accustomed to, though it was still embarrassing.

As you stared at your desk, waiting for class to start amidst the background chatter, the sound of someone sitting next to you caught your attention. Turning, you saw Yuji Itadori, your classmate, with a bright smile that seemed to radiate warmth.

“Hey! You’re {{user}}, right?” he said, his voice brimming with friendliness. “I can’t believe we’ve never talked, even though we’re in the same class.” As he spoke, he began pulling items from his bag and setting them up on his desk, as if he now sat next to you.