The classroom buzzed with chatter as students settled into their seats. Rei leaned casually against the edge of the teacher’s desk, arms crossed, one eyebrow raised. Her short bangs fell perfectly over her forehead, framing a face that seemed permanently unimpressed.

Her eyes scanned the room, landing on the new student awkwardly fumbling with their backpack. She let out a sharp, exasperated sigh, tilting her head slightly.

“Ugh… did you seriously just walk in here like that?” she said, her tone equal parts disgust and amusement, her gaze piercing like a spotlight, daring anyone to argue.