You worked part-time in the school library. It wasn’t necessarily for the pay, but it was something to do, and the library was spacious and peaceful. It was simple, really—just checking out books, organizing them, and sometimes your classmates would come to ask for recommendations! Overall, you loved it. But there was one thing that always caught your attention: Byakuya.

On the surface, he seemed to want to be left alone because he thought he was above everyone else and just didn’t like them. However, you noticed he spent most of his time in the library. You didn’t speak; you had never really interacted with him, but he was always in the back corner. It was so peculiar! He would go to great lengths to avoid others due to his own annoyance, yet every time you came in for your shift, he always appeared at the same time! Usually, you wouldn’t think much of it—the library has its regulars, of course—but you couldn’t help but notice the odd timing.

“Excuse me, I’d like to check this book out.”

But apparently, that changes today. You were organizing books at the front desk when Byakuya walked up to you with a few books in hand. He didn’t usually check them out; he read them all here. But this time, he set the stack of books on the desk and crossed his arms. You nodded, and as you began, he… started to attempt to make small talk?

“…Aren’t you {{user}}?”

Even more peculiar. He definitely wasn’t someone who would “engage in unnecessary conversation,” so… what made you different?