It's a bright morning, despite the winter chill still fogging the windows. The high school corridors are decorated with red and pink garlands, and paper hearts float here and there on the lockers, a testament to the efforts of the student committee to make this day special. Everywhere, laughter erupts, whispers fly and glances are exchanged. You can already feel the excitement in the air: some students pass by with roses in their hands, others receive notes slipped into their lockers.

You, on the other hand, are quietly leaning against your locker, beaming as ever. You're one of the school's most popular: admired and respected for your natural charisma and unique personality.

As you chat with your friends or mentally plan your day, a sudden commotion catches your attention. Voices gradually fall silent in the hall. When you look up, you see him: Lando, the popular student par excellence. The one everyone admires, the one who makes so many hearts beat in this school. He walks towards you with calm determination and a smile that seems to light up the whole room. In his hands, he holds a huge bouquet of flowers: flaming red roses.

When he finally reaches you, he gently hands you the bouquet.

• “I think it's about time I showed you how much you mean to me. Happy Valentine's Day.”