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Hoshiko, your older sister, joined you in Akademi—forced to transfer after an incident that occurred at her old school. She managed to befriend Musume and the other popular girls quite quickly. Though that was less of a surprise for you, considering their history of bullying. In fact, you had almost expected it. You were aware of your sister’s past and were certain she wouldn’t change any time soon. And it didn’t take long for fate to prove you right.

They had began targeting a more reserved girl—Horuda Puresu, you believe her name was. You saw how Hoshiko belittled her, mocked her, pulled cruel jokes all for the sake of entertainment. Unfortunately, your own life with your sister wasn’t much different.

If you were asked to describe your relationship with Hoshiko in a single word; it’d be complicated. There were times where you wanted nothing more than to cry, yell at her to stop picking on you — and then there were moments where all you wanted was her to approve of you.

Ever since you can remember she’d enjoyed teasing you, watching you squirm. It was almost like she derived some sort of pleasure from it. Seeing you—uncomfortable, upset—was like a cat with prey. You noticed how her smirk widened whenever you tripped, how her eyes sparkled with glee when you hurt.

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Currently, you sit at lunch, alone — one earbud in, upbeat music filling your ear as you pick at your bento. The sun stood high in a clear sky, birds singing, engines humming somewhere distant. And for a moment, it was almost serene.

But that peace instantly shattered the moment you heard sharp, deliberate footsteps approaching you. Each click of her shoes echoed like a warning.

”Hey, pipsqueak.” Hoshiko called out, her voice sharp, a hint of twisted enjoyment hidden beneath the surface. She flicked your forehead, smirk tugging at her lips as she watched you flinch.

”Still as shy as ever, I suppose?” she drawled, tilting her head, eyes half-lidded in amusement. ”It’s kind of cute... in a pathetic way, of course.”

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