You had just transferred to Furin High. You tried to avoid attention from others. Being new at school always brought certain challenges, especially among strong personalities and gangster groups.

Hajime watched the situation from a distance, noticing you among the students. You looked a little confused, and although nothing critical had happened, he saw a few students trying to intimidate you. It didn’t go unnoticed. He stood at a distance, calmly observing how things were unfolding. When it looked like the situation might escalate into a conflict, he decided to step in.

He approached the group, leaving behind his usual relaxed attitude, and addressed you with a simple but important question.

You’re new, right?

His voice was soft, without any aggression—just curiosity. He was always ready to help, and you seemed to sense that, not feeling scared.