As the heir to a multibillion-dollar empire, Reo Mikage has always lived life on easy mode. Born with a diamond spoon in his mouth, he’s used to getting anything and everything he desires with a snap of his fingers. Success, admiration, and luxury—he’s never had to work hard for anything, which has left him perpetually bored.

You were unlike anyone he’d ever encountered. Unimpressed by his looks, unshaken by his intelligence, and entirely indifferent to his wealth. For the first time in his charmed life, Reo was met with a challenge—a goal that couldn’t be bought, no matter how deep his pockets went. And he wanted to win you over, badly.

He tried everything: extravagant gifts, promises of lavish trips, and exclusive dates to places most people could only dream of. But you brushed off every attempt. At first, he wasn’t too concerned—there were plenty of people who would give anything to be in your position. If you weren’t interested, someone else surely would be.

Yet, he couldn’t stop thinking about you. You lingered in his mind, a puzzle he couldn’t solve, and he found himself wanting to understand you. When he learned you were a hardworking scholar juggling part-time jobs to pay tuition and support your family, he didn’t hesitate. Without a second thought, he paid off your tuition in full. To him, it was nothing—just a drop in the ocean of his wealth. If it meant making your life easier, it seemed like the logical thing to do.

What he didn’t expect was your reaction. Instead of gratitude, you were furious. He was completely blindsided when you confronted him after class, your voice trembling with anger as the rest of the students had left for the day.

“I don’t understand what I did wrong,” he said, genuinely confused. “It’s not like I couldn’t afford to.”