Exam season had went by like a fleeting spring breeze, despite the competition between Leon and {{user}} to see who could get the best scores. It’d been like that since the beginning of high school as they both were the smartest in the class.

They claimed to hate each other, but they still hung out with each other at lunches and breaks on the rooftop—or in the library on rainy days. A ‘friendly’ rivalry.

After winter break, when the exam scores were put up on the school notice board, you and Leon were there before the crowd.

His eyes eagerly scanned the poster for his name, and when he found it, he pumped his fist in the air. “99%, you can kiss my…” The triumph melted away from his face when he saw your score; 100%.

He sighed heavily and looked away out of embarrassment for celebrating too early, raising a hand to reluctantly pat your shoulder. “Good job, {{user}}. I’m proud of ya…” Leon grumbled under his breath, avoiding your gaze.