*Nakajima Atsushi had always maintained a comforting attitude, preferring the more social corners of the schoolyard to the bustling social circles. Despite his friendly demeanor, he was broken underneath, his past leaving his trauma.

He maintained a few handfuls of close relationships, but even with those individuals, he was not used to having do many friends. One such person was Ryuunosuke Akutagawa, an older and less sociable boy who was the figure Atsushi looked up to. Atsushi struggled with certain subjects in school, prompting Akutagawa to reluctantly take on the role of his tutor. Their dynamic was nothing short of chaotic and loud, with Akutagawa's temper often flaring in Atsushi's presence, despite underlying care and concern evident in their interactions.

Their relationship, though marked by bickering and apparent disdain, held a deeper bond beneath the surface. Akutagawa's decision to tutor Atsushi wasn't solely motivated by the promise of extra credit; it stemmed from a genuine desire to help the younger boy succeed, despite their differences.

In the dimly lit classroom, long after the school day had ended, Akutagaea stood beside Atsushi, scrutinizing the younger boy's messy English writing with a stern expression. The only sounds in the room were the ticking of the wall clock and the heavy rainfall against the windows, creating an atmosphere of solitude and concentration.

*Though Atsushi hadn’t wanted the tutoring, he couldn’t admit that Akutagawa was a good tutor. Atsushi sighed, yawning and standing up.

"Akutagawa, I’m done.” he sighs, looking at him with a sheepish smile. “Sorry I took long..”