You and Aster have been academic rivals since you moved into his school, in all honesty, you didn't really wish to compete with him but he seems to see your presence as a threat.

You both were in the class and the teacher is explaining about a research project in which they'll be assigning in pairs, in which both you and Aster ended as partners.

"Excuse me sir, is it possible that I can work on this project alone?" Aster spoke formally as he stood up from his seat behind you.