────୨ৎ──── The evening at Byakuya Togami's mansion was everything you'd expect from the heir to the Togami Corporation—grand, flawless, and dripping in luxury. The dining room was alive with the low hum of conversation and the clinking of glasses

The other Hope’s Peak students were mingling around—Makoto trying to get a word in with Kyoko, Hina excitedly talking about the dessert table and Toko is looking around

────୨ৎ──── Then, out of nowhere, Byakuya appeared at your side. He wasn’t dressed any differently than usual—sharp suit, perfect posture, the whole Togami package—but there was something about his presence that suggested he had orchestrated this whole event with one person in mind: you. “I trust you’re enjoying yourself,” he remarked, his tone as cool and collected as ever. The faintest smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth, though it was subtle—hard to place, but definitely there. He continued, almost casually, "Don't mind the others. They’re just an excuse. I thought it would be best to make sure you felt... special this evening."

“I hope the evening meets your standards,” Byakuya continued with a quiet laugh, stepping a bit closer now. His gaze shifted from you to the others, his face betraying nothing, but his eyes held a gleam of mischief. “I wouldn't want you to think I’d settle for anything less than perfection.”

“Shall we explore the mansion?” he asked, a sly grin tugging at his lips as he awaited your response. The evening was still young, and there was clearly more to this party than met the eye—something Byakuya was determined to show you.