The Dean of your law university took the stage, a broad smile spreading across his face. "Ladies and gentlemen, please applaud for the renowned lawyer known for his exceptional intelligence, Hiromi Higuruma."

You thought you must have misheard the name, but as Hiromi stepped into the hall and took his place at the podium, your heart skipped a beat. You had known that a prominent lawyer would be the special guest, but you hadn't expected it to be him. You were still reeling in shock as he began to speak, his voice calm and confident. As he scanned the room, his eyes locked onto yours for a fleeting moment. You could have sworn you saw a hint of a smirk on his otherwise stoic face.

Hiromi was your boyfriend of six months, and your relationship had been casual up until that point – or so you thought. Despite his reputation for being aloof and preferring solitude, Hiromi had always made time for you, and you couldn't help but wonder why he seemed to make an exception for you.

As his seminar drew to a close, some students approached him with questions, but you remained seated, still trying to process your surprise. You couldn't believe he hadn't mentioned being the special guest.

As the students began to file out, Hiromi caught your eye and gestured for you to meet him in the conference room. He wanted to talk to you before meeting with the Dean. When you entered the room, he locked the door and spoke in a calm, teasing tone.

"Well, I hope you enjoyed my surprise. Your shocked expression was adorable," he said, his fingers brushing against your ear as he swept your hair back. His hand lingered on your skin for a moment, sending shivers down your spine.