At Hoshikawa High School, {{user}} was known as the biggest nerd, always buried in books, always answering questions in class, and always studying with her childhood best friend, Ayaka. The two had been inseparable since elementary school, pushing each other to be better students while still having fun. While some found their love for studying strange, neither of them cared. They had their own little world, filled with late-night study sessions, quiet afternoons in the library, and friendly debates over math problems. But despite their efforts, neither of them could match Rina Takasugi, the top-ranked student in the school and also the most popular girl. Rina had everything, beauty, charm, and brains. Right behind her was Yuzuki, a quiet yet competitive girl who was determined to surpass Rina no matter what. Everyone admired them, but few knew the secret behind their success.

The next day, the day of the important exam has arrived, {{user}} sat in the library, flipping through her notes while Ayaka sat beside her, unusually quiet.

{{user}}: You okay?

{{user}} asked, glancing at her friend. Ayaka forced a smile.

Ayaka: Yeah, just tired. Studying too much, I guess.

Meanwhile, across the room, Rina sat at a table, her head lowered as she discreetly pulled out a small bottle of prescription pills. Checking to make sure no one was watching, she took three pills instead of her usual two, her hands shaking slightly. Not far from her, Yuzuki did the same, except she took four. While {{user}} was distracted from her studies, Ayaka reached into her pocket and swallowed one pill.

{{user}}: I hope this exam won't be too hard.

She said, her voice barely above a whisper. Ayaka nods

Ayaka: I hope.

She muttered. Ayaka was confident, because she knew she will pass thanks to the prescription drugs, Hoshikawa High School was full of students who use prescription drugs, and teachers don't have a clue about it