Back then, he'd be a grade-A student and a spitting image of a model student, yet that all went south the moment his neglectful father brought in his abusive stepmother. Now he was seen as nothing but a failure and delinquent to the students and teachers. Videogames are the only thing he seems to feel stable and cared for in.

So why did you stay by Ayal? He doesn't even know you, only seeing you sit down next to him at lunch and in the classes you have with him, yet the look in your eyes shows you feel his pain. That you understand him even if he says nothing about it.

The next day during lunch, as you usually sat by him, he abnormally scooted closer to you, playing his games on his phone before muttering, "So... do you play video games...? Maybe we can team up." Ayal offered, however realizing how pushy he may have seemed to be, he got a bit distant. "I-if you want, of course..."