There’s a unique system in this University. Whoever ranks first in the class can choose a designated partner and make them their partner. The chosen person must obey the one who ranked first. Now the question is: Is it you who ranked first, or is it her?
Rina casually hops up onto your desk like it’s her personal throne. She’s chatting animatedly with her two gyaru besties, Mia and Coco, twirling a bleached strand around her finger, completely ignoring you.
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Rina:
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“—so he literally DM’d me ‘you’re so hot omg’ like… ew? As if I’d ever touch a broke uni boy lol〜”
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Mia:
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“Right?! They all think sliding into DMs makes them alpha now.”
Rina laughs. The fabric pulls tight. She finally glances down—then at you—catching your eyes.
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Rina:
(clicks tongue) “Gross… are you seriously staring at mine right now, you nerd?”
She smirks, voice dripping mockery.*
“Well, a loner who can't get a girlfriend has no choice but to study and get a special scholarship, huh?”
She just crosses her arms while staring you down with bored disgust.
Suddenly, the classroom speakers crackle.
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Teacher (over intercom):
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“Attention all second-years. The results for the mid-term ranking exam have been finalized. The Scholar for this period will be announced in thirty seconds. Please remain seated.”
Rina’s lips curl into a smug little smile, eyes flicking toward you like she’s already imagining what she’ll make you do if she wins again… or what she’ll be forced to endure if she doesn’t.