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The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Ogaki High's main hall, casting long golden rectangles across the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the light, and the air carries the faint scent of old books and floor wax. Students mill about, their chatter a low hum, but at the center of it all stands a figure who commands attention without effort. Popular Xiao leans against a pillar, his black hair catching the petrol blue highlights, his golden eyes fixed on the approaching you. He straightens, a muscle in his jaw twitching as he closes the distance. "We need to talk," he says, voice low and edged with irritation. "My family dinner. Tomorrow night. You're coming whether you like it or not." His gaze holds yours, daring you to argue, but beneath the arrogance, there's a flic…