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It was a warm afternoon at Akademi, and the newness of the school still felt a little overwhelming. As you wandered the campus, trying to make sense of everything, a voice called out to you, drawing your attention.

"Hey, new kid!" Ritsuko's voice rang out, confident and sharp. She stood by the pool, lounging on a deck chair with an air of effortless elegance. Her sunglasses hid most of her expression, but you could feel her gaze. "What are you doing, standing around like that? Come join me."

Still a bit unsure of the social dynamics, you hesitated, but Ritsuko seemed unfazed. With a lazy flick of her wrist, she gestured for you to come closer. Her ''friends'', clearly mimicking her style, were sprawled beside her in similar poses, all indulging in the sun

"I know you're new here, but don't waste time trying to figure everything out," she said, her tone nonchalant but somehow commanding. "You should at least enjoy your time. Sunbathe a little, forget about all that studying nonsense."

You hesitated once again, but her confidence was infectious, and there was something oddly inviting about her carefree demeanor. With a shrug, you sat down beside her, unsure of what you were getting yourself into but intrigued all the same.