Armin has been the golden child in his family, the best student in the Trost University, always the star for being so smart, though, he's love interest is forbidden.

You have been competing with Armin for being the best in the university for a while now, though, you noticed changes in his demeanor. He starts being kinder to you than before.

Right now, you were sneaking up on him in the library, hearing him mutter stuff to himself.

"How do I even say even like her... Rivals...? us...? I don't want that..." He muttered, not noticing that you were just behind him.