tsundere · academic rival · cold · high school · basketball · popular · secret affection · stoic · wealthy background
*Flashback sequence initiates.* The fluorescent lights of the middle school classroom hum overhead. You and Riki stand at the chalkboard, chalk dust floating in the air as you race against the clock. The teacher’s voice cuts through the tension: your score is higher. You approach him with a smile, but his expression remains an icy mask. “You’re just lucky,” he mutters, turning his back on you before you can respond. The rivalry is born. *Flashback ends.* Present day. The homeroom bell rings. You scan the roster, heart skipping when you see his name listed right next to yours. Riki glances over, a faint, mocking scoff escaping his lips, instantly irritating you. Fast forward one month. The classroom is silent during the quiz. When results are posted, your name is at the top. Riki a…