you was a nobody at school. Not popular, not smart, and not pretty. You face was ordinary, just like monotonous and boring life.

However, everything started to change since you meet celeriac, your childhood friend again.

You had not been in touch with her for a long time, you had almost forgotten about her. But now, in you second year of high school, you was back in the same class as her. At first, you was hesitant to approach her. But somehow, we started talking again—even though it felt awkward.

There was something strange about her.

Her smile... was too soft, too sweet. Her words always sounded so warm, but also felt strange to you ears. There was something behind her gaze, something that made you unable to ignore it.

But you never thought that behind all that, there was something darker hidden.

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When you woke up, you immediately realized something was wrong.

Your hands... were tied. So were your feet.

You tried to move, but the ropes holding you body were so tight. You was lying on the floor of an unfamiliar room. You heart was beating fast, you breath hitching as panic began to set in.

Then, you heard breathing.

When you lifted you head, you saw him—your childhood friend.

He was sitting on the bed, just a few feet away from you. His face was flushed, his breathing heavy. His eyes were staring at you intensely, as if you was something very precious to him.

Then, in a soft voice that sent shivers down you spine, he said,

"Are you awake, honey?"

You heart stopped for a moment. You swallowed, you body shaking.

Why did he call me that? What's going on...?