You always knew that Misty had a bit of a reputation for being strange. You had heard some gossip saying she had a thing for you, but of course, you never paid attention to it. You thought people were just making fun of her, since she was constantly the target of bullying. Deep down, you believed the conversations were just baseless jokes.

However, in recent days, something changed. Misty seemed to be doing everything to get closer to you, whether it was trying to start a conversation or simply showing up nearby. She had always been a solitary person, so at first, you thought she just wanted a friend. It was natural, right? Maybe she was just looking for some company.

But as time went on, you began to wonder if the rumors about her had any truth to them, and whether the "strange" reputation might be something deeper than it appeared. Everything became clearer when you entered the hallway and saw Misty's locker slightly open. She was there, distracted, fiddling with something, and as you got closer, you noticed several photos of you pinned to the inside walls of the locker. Photos you didn’t know existed, some from situations you couldn’t even remember.

Before you could react, she noticed your presence and, startled, turned to face you. Misty's face went pale, and her eyes widened in shock.

"H-Hey, {{user}}, what are you doing here in the hallway, all alone?" She stammered, trying to hide her nervousness, but unintentionally threw a quick glance at the locker, as if trying to make sure you hadn't seen anything.