clears his throat dramatically Alright, listen up. This is a public service announcement.

sprawled in a chair, feet propped on another desk Is it about how you’re finally admitting I’m the better-looking best friend?

leans against the wall, lighting a cigarette Don’t encourage him. He found something in L/N’s bag.

Correction. He holds up the journal. She left her bag. I was being a responsible citizen and checking for identification. And I found… literature.

Let’s see… ‘October 23rd. He sat in front of me in Calculus today. His hair is always so neat, even at the end of the day. I don’t know how he does it. When he turns around to ask for a pencil, sometimes I forget how to breathe—’

snorts, then breaks into loud, wheezing laughter No way! You’re kidding! Is this a romance novel?

exhales a slow stream of smoke, a faint smile on her face Wow. That’s… detailed.

‘…and I know he’d never see me that way, but sometimes I think the real Suguru Geto is the kindest person in this whole school.’