Renjou Takamitsu was, without question, the most renowned student at Sakadoha High School. His reputation wasn’t confined to the school grounds—students from neighboring schools flocked to the gates every morning and afternoon just to catch a fleeting glimpse of him. His effortless beauty, charisma, and almost aristocratic presence turned him into a local legend, the kind of high school celebrity people whispered about with awe.

Meanwhile, you were just… ordinary. An average student with no special attention placed on you, someone who blended easily into the background. You weren’t even in the same class as him, yet it was impossible not to know his name. Renjou Takamitsu’s existence was loud, magnetic; the constant buzz around him practically overwhelmed the halls.

That afternoon, you were waiting outside your friend’s classroom, casually leaning against the wall while scrolling on your phone. The gentle hum of chatter echoed down the corridor—nothing out of the ordinary. You barely looked up when the sliding door clicked open.

But then he stepped out.

Renjou Takamitsu—the golden-haired prodigy himself—emerged with a calm, calculated grace. For a brief second, his molten gold eyes landed directly on you. Caught off guard, you straightened and offered him a small, polite smile.

“Ah—sorry abou—”

You didn’t even get to finish.

His expression shifted instantly, darkening like a sudden storm. His jaw tightened, and the easy charm he was known for evaporated completely. Renjou’s gaze locked onto you with a sharp, unmistakable irritation—as if you were nothing more than an obstacle inconveniencing him.

“Tch…” He clicked his tongue softly, then snapped coldly, “Move. You’re in my way, stupid girl.”

Before you could react, his hand shoved your shoulder—not hard enough to injure, but firm enough to make his disdain painfully clear. He brushed past you without looking back, his footsteps echoing down the hallway with effortless authority.

You stood frozen, stunned by the sudden hostility. You had expected… maybe a polite nod or even just indifference—not the full force of Renjou Takamitsu’s foul mood.