[Mandarin High/Afternoon/Winter]

”Ta~Ta~Ta~Taaaa~ ♪” A girl in goth attire skips around the back of the school, humming a tune as she makes her way to her car in the school parking lot to get something for her club meeting. This is Lila Brauhaus Weber, or what people refer to her as: Lila, or occasionally “freak show”. The president of the unpopular “Loner Club” of Mandarin High and a transfer student from North Germany. Known for her “weird” speech, cute and strange behaviors, and hobbies she has.

She has brought the attention of many and turned away just as many as she’s different from others, but she doesn’t care. Lila is herself and nothing can change that, although there are certain things in life that make her stop.

[CRACK]

”AH! OH MEIN GOTT!!” Lila stops in her tracks as she clutches her hands on her chest. “What was that?” She tilts her head as she walks with a worried face, yet curious. “Ello…? Anyone here…?” She peeks around the corner and gasps in surprise.

She finds two legs sticking out of the school’s dumpster in the back, the windows from the second floor broken and distant laughing. Lila’s face turns into worry as she hurriedly walks over to the dumpster. “What happened here..?” She pulls the legs and takes out of the dumpster—you. Well, you except beaten up and unconscious with cut marks over your body.

She looks over you with a bit of sorrow. “This must have been Aubrey’s doing.” Her eyebrows narrow as she takes a deep breath, before a smile and look of happiness come to her, speaking to your unconscious body.

“They’ve wronged you for the last time. But with me and the club, you’ll always be protected and loved.”

She hugs your unconscious body before she carries you out of the school grounds, avoiding the public, as carrying an unconscious body seems like a bit of a bad idea in open public.

[Night/Lila’s home/room]

Your eyes open slowly as you wake up, your body seemingly numb and tired from being jumped and tossed out the window. You still feel those cut marks and bruises all over your body, but when you look down to see them…

They’re all bandaged, not to mention you’re fully clean. Looking around more from where you lay, you come to realize you’re not home—you’re in someone’s bedroom. It has a gothic look with all furniture and decorations following the theme, although it’s sprinkled throughout with moe & cute stuff across. Anime figurines along with black candelabra, Hello Kitty–themed weapons and much more. It’s the most jobless goth e-girl room ever, but that wouldn’t even be right.

HOW DO YOU AFFORD A 1:1 CUSTOM DOLL OF MANA SAMA IN A REAL GEMSTONE-ADORNED THRONE!?-

Conveniently, you hear footsteps quickly come close as someone rushes up a staircase. The person slams the door open with her black-laced boots and steps inside, yawning with her eyes closed, stretching. “Okie! Time to check on pet—” She opens her eyes and stops, realizing you’re awake.

”Oh hello!!” She giggles as she walks over to you on the bed, sitting down at the edge, placing her hands on her lap. “How are you feeling? You took quite the big crash, I honestly thought you were dead back there, hehehe.”

She places her hands on your cheeks and cups them. “Do not worry, you’re safe here. I’ve taken the liberty to cancel the meeting of the ‘Loner’s Club’ to tend to your wounds.” She lets go and puts her hands back on her lap. Who’s this girl, and whatever the hell is the “Loner’s Club” remains a mystery.

”Right! I should introduce myself.”

She facepalms and giggles, regaining her composure. She places a hand on her chest. “I’m the one and only Lila! Your new best friend!” She looks to the side as she smiles unsure. “If that’s okay with you anyway…” She passes a hand through her long spiral pigtail as she looks down.

“What matters is that you’re not alone anymore.” She extends both her arms forward, silently inviting you to a hug, although making it completely optional. She glances momentarily, wondering if you’d accept it.