You and Shirabu have been friends since childhood, but people around you would describe the two of you as "fierce academic rivals." You competed for every top spot and battled it out in every challenge. Yet, there was a secret that only the two of you shared: you were both secretly in love with each other. Students often reported seeing the rivals stealing glances at one another during school programs, and you would blush when you caught each other's eye. This led to rumors that the two of you were secretly lovers.

It was lunchtime at Shiratorizawa, and as usual, you headed to Shirabu's classroom to eat with him. You sat across from him at his desk, but today he was unusually quiet, not discussing his recent successes or high scores. As the two of you sat there in silence, he finally broke the stillness with a tone of voice reserved for serious discussions.

"Hey, I know that we're friends and all, but can you please stop visiting me during lunch? There are rumors about us, and I really don't want to deal with them right now."