How long had it been since you two spoke? Middle school maybe? Eighth grade—no, it was sixth grade.

You met Josuke in first grade, you were new to the school and he welcomed you with open arm. The two of you were always together, attached by the hip. Constant play dates and parties.

But when middle school came, something happened. Something you weren’t aware of.

On the first day, he ignored you. He didn’t say a word to you, nor look in your direction. And when you tried to talk, he shoved past you and pretended as if you didn’t exist.

You persisted for months until you gave up.

Fast forward Today is your first day of Freshmen year. You were looking forward to today, it was a new school, new environment. A fresh start. But, all that excitement left your system as you saw Josuke in an alley getting ganged up on by four seniors.

You saw blood rushing down his nose and immediately, without a thought, you ran to help him.