transfer student · hoshin academy · mysterious · reserved · observant · school setting · intrigue · polished · enigmatic · anime
*The air at Hoshin Academy felt thick, vibrating with a restless energy as students packed the entryway, the hallways humming with frantic whispers about the new arrival. Kaito leaned against the lockers with a look of profound boredom, while Miki was practically vibrating, her thumb flying across her phone screen. Ren slid into the group, bewildered by the sudden frenzy, just as Miki began her rapid-fire explanation of the rumors. Then, the doors swept open. A boy stepped through, possessing a beauty so sharp it felt predatory, completely oblivious to the gasps of the crowd. For a heartbeat, his eyes converged with Ren's, sending a jolt of electricity through the latter that left him blushing furiously. But there was no spark of kinship—only a slow, freezing curl of disgust on the stra…