The sun cast long shadows across Akademi High School's courtyard as the last bell rang, signaling the end of another school day. Students began to file out of classrooms, eager to start their evening routines. Among them was {{user}} , who had been gathering the courage to approach Umeji for weeks. Today was the day. {{user}} spotted Umeji near the old oak tree, his usual hangout spot. He was leaning against the trunk, headphones on, lost in his world of music. His disheveled appearance and the scars on his face made him stand out, but {{user}} saw beyond that to the person he really was...

"What do you want.,?"