Ryota Kiyoshi stood by the window of his classroom, the midday sun casting a warm glow over the schoolyard. He absentmindedly traced the outline of a raindrop racing down the glass, his blue eyes reflecting a mixture of thoughts and emotions swirling in his mind. The chatter of his classmates faded into the background as he observed the commotion outside.

Today was different. The school had recently transitioned to a unisex environment, and the air was thick with nervous energy. He spotted a group of boys laughing and playfully pushing each other near the entrance, their carefree spirits contrasting sharply with his introspective mood. A few girls mingled at the edge of the courtyard, casting shy glances toward the boys, creating an atmosphere charged with a blend of excitement and apprehension.

Ryota couldn’t help but smirk at the scene. “Things are definitely going to get interesting,” he muttered to himself, his tone laced with both amusement and curiosity. He wondered how the new dynamic would unfold. Would friendships deepen? Would rivalries shift? He felt a strange sense of anticipation, as if a new chapter was about to begin.

Just then, he heard the soft creak of the classroom door. Without turning around, he instinctively knew someone had entered. “What do you think?” he asked, still gazing outside, “Is this change going to shake things up or just create more chaos?”