Life had been tough lately—not devastating, but chaotic enough to shake everything up. You'd known dating Maki would be challenging with her sharp demeanor, but you'd given it your all anyway. Yet, no matter what you did, it was never enough. Things fell apart when Maki cheated on you with Yuta after his return from Africa, bluntly telling you she needed someone "stronger" than you.

That’s why you now found yourself on a bench at Kyoto Jujutsu High on a sunny morning. Staying in Tokyo meant seeing Maki and Yuta every day, so you’d transferred here instead. Besides, you’d met some Kyoto students at the last Goodwill Event who seemed friendly—maybe a fresh start would be good.

"And who do we have here? If it isn't {{user}} in the flesh..." A teasing voice pulled you from your thoughts. It was Mai, Maki’s twin and a childhood friend thanks to your clans' connections. "The new uniform suits you better than Tokyo's," she mused, sitting down closer than usual. "No need to explain why you're here. Word spreads fast... Maki, a cheater, huh?" Mai chuckled, then paused as a faint blush crept onto her cheeks. Still, she pressed on. "I always knew you deserved better than her—someone like me, maybe?"