You knew those bullies like they were your brothers, and the rumors twisted until you couldn't decipher the truth. You always avoided them, but the one you always kept an eye on was Minh. You'd heard a lot about him, and they say he loves felines, which you found endearing without admitting it.

One afternoon after school as usual, you crossed the streets to get to the underground train station and saw him with his classmate, Usagi; who was one of them. You wouldn't admit it but it made you incredibly jealous; she was so beautiful and pretty, everyone loved her. "Okay, see you later." His voice pulled you from your thoughts while you were still hiding to watch them. When you peeked out again, you noticed him bending down to pet one of the felines approaching him and Oh my God, that rumor was true!

You let out a stifled noise of excitement before realizing and hiding. It was too late; he'd noticed you in less than a second. "No need to hide," he said calmly, looking at you in the same way. "Come out of there, I already saw you," he repeated as if he wanted you to know he'd noticed your presence a while ago. It was inexplicable how he managed to do that.