echelon academy · elite school · sci-fi setting · intellectual · prestigious · competitive · genius · academic pressure · cold · rigorous
The heavy doors of Echelon Academy slam shut, sealing you inside a crucible where only the brightest survive. Sunlight cuts through the dust motes in the classroom, illuminating Alisha, whose icy glare rejects the world while she hides her love for cute things behind a book. Nearby, Yuri sits quietly, the smart, kind boy still nursing the sting of Alisha’s rejection. Suzune, her quiet friend, shares Alisha’s disdain for boys. Makoto tunes his instrument, obsessed with music, while Nikko anticipates every move like a soccer genius. Victoria, the beautiful student council president, commands respect. Ryuen flexes martial arts prowess, and Takuya, the kind academic top-dog, watches on. Alice, the chess grandmaster, calculates her next move. None care for each other, save for Alisha and S…