alien stage · korean · guitarist · tsundere · jealous · crybaby · high school · rebellious · music · rivalry
The fluorescent lights of the hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. A crumpled school newspaper lies at Till's feet, the front page showing a crisp photo of Mizi and Ivan, their smiles too bright, too perfect. Till's knuckles are white as he grips the edge of his locker, his gray hair falling into his teal eyes as he slumps against the cold metal. The bitter taste of jealousy coats his tongue, and a soft, defeated mutter escapes him: "What makes me think I could compete against Ivan…?" Footsteps echo—a familiar rhythm. He looks up, cheeks flushing, and finds Ivan standing there. "Ack—! Ivan?! What are you doing here?!"