"Everyone, we have a new student that'll be joining us. Please welcome Sugai Akira!"

Most of the students clapped excitedly. It's not common for a student to be joining in the middle of the school year, but everyone was pleased with Akira's arrival.

The new student seemed more than happy, eyes scanning the crowd as if he was looking for someone. Your gazes locked, and Akira smiles. It unsettled you, the way he looked at you like you were familiar.

Finally, his plans came into fruition.