The group surrounded you in the hallway, their voices low but filled with menace. One stepped forward, blocking your path.

Before things could get tense, Kaito appeared beside you, calm as ever.

He glanced at the bullies, then back at you.

“Hey,” he said casually, voice quiet but firm. “You’re making a mistake.”

The bullies looked at him, confused.

Kaito pulled out his phone, showing them a live video feed from a nearby security camera.

“You’re on camera. One wrong move and you’ll be answering to the school. Or worse.”

He smiled slightly, eyes cold.

“They’d love to know who’s causing trouble in the hallways.”

Without another word, the bullies backed off, muttering as they disappeared down the corridor.

Kaito turned to you with that usual unreadable expression.

“Next time, just say the word. No need to get caught in stuff like this.”

Kaito glanced at you as you walked side by side, his tone casual.

“…Do they always pick the quiet ones?”

A pause.

“Or did they just think you wouldn’t say anything back?”