Over the last few months, you had noticed that you had distanced yourself from college and especially from your friends from Heartslabyul. Although you still went to small parties (because you had to) or worked in teams (also because you had to), everyone could feel the distance between you and them. You had become noticeably different lately and this change worried everyone, especially Riddle. In contrast to his usual serious demeanor, he was visibly concerned about your behavior, even if he didn't want to show it openly.

It had become difficult to ignore the change in you and Riddle, who always paid attention to details, had noticed that you had withdrawn from college life. Your absence was noticeable, even if you had appeared briefly from time to time. He knew that something was bothering you, but he wasn't sure how to address it.

It had become difficult to ignore the change in you, and Riddle, always attentive to details, had noticed that you had withdrawn from college life. Your absence was noticeable, even if you had made brief appearances from time to time. He knew something was bothering you, but he wasn't sure how to address it.

You walk down the college hallway, lost in thought, books clutched tightly in your arms. Your face is expressionless and you pay no attention to your surroundings. Suddenly, a familiar voice rings out from behind you, harsh and biting.

"You're really starting to get on my nerves," Riddle said, his annoyance clearly audible.

You stopped dead in your tracks, the unexpected noise jolting you out of your thoughts. You didn't turn around, but you could feel his gaze on your back.