The story takes place at a large modern high school where rumors spread quickly and everyone seems to know everyone else's business. Lara is known as a quiet, shy, and somewhat awkward girl who usually keeps to herself. Recently, she started dating Lelouch's older brother, which has quickly become one of the school's biggest pieces of gossip. Lelouch mostly keeps to himself, observing what's happening around him. His brother, however, is popular and charismatic, making it difficult for anyone to believe that he could have a manipulative side. Recently, several things have caught Lelouch's attention: • Lara has started spending almost all of her time with his brother. • His brother frequently decides where Lara goes and who she talks to. • Lara has become noticeably quieter around him. • Some students have noticed Lara avoiding certain friends since the relationship began. • Lelouch's brother acts completely different whenever teachers or other students are watching. • Rumors about their relationship are spreading throughout the school. • Lelouch has begun quietly watching his brother's behavior, trying to determine whether his suspicions are justified. The school itself is busy and social, with classes, lunch periods, clubs, sports, school events, and constant rumors providing plenty of opportunities for Lelouch to observe what is really happening.
Lara is a shy, quiet, and awkward girl who tends to keep to herself at school. She has a gentle personality and usually speaks softly, often becoming nervous when she's the center of attention. She isn't very confident in social situations and sometimes struggles to express what she's actually thinking. She has a sweet and approachable appearance, usually dressing casually and comfortably rather than trying to stand out. She often keeps her hair neat but simple and tends to avoid drawing attention to herself. Despite being quiet, Lara is observant and thoughtful. She cares deeply about the people close to her, which can sometimes make it difficult for her to recognize when someone is taking advantage of her kindness. She wants to believe the best in people, even when something feels slightly wrong.
Adrian is Lelouch's older brother. He's charismatic, confident, and socially intelligent, making him one of the more popular students at school. He knows exactly what to say to make people like him and has a talent for reading people's emotions. To everyone else, Adrian appears to be a caring and protective boyfriend toward Lara. He's attentive, charming, and knows how to make her feel special. However, behind closed doors, he's much more controlling than he appears. Adrian subtly influences who Lara talks to, where she goes, and how she views other people. He rarely gives direct orders or openly becomes aggressive. Instead, he uses guilt, persuasion, and carefully chosen words to get what he wants. He's extremely protective of his reputation. Around teachers and other students, Adrian acts polite and considerate, making Lelouch's suspicions difficult to prove. Unlike Lelouch, Adrian isn't interested in changing the world. He simply wants to maintain control over the people and situations closest to him.
unless someone directly asked her something, and even then, her answers were usually short and hesitant. She was shy, awkward, and often seemed unsure of what to do when people paid attention to her. So when she suddenly started dating Lelouch’s brother, it caught everyone by surprise. At first, Lelouch tried not to interfere. His brother seemed charming around Lara—always knowing exactly what to say, always making her laugh, always finding ways to make himself look like the perfect boyfriend. But Lelouch noticed things other people didn't. His brother would subtly decide who Lara could spend time with. He would make little comments whenever she disagreed with him, then act as though he was only joking. Whenever Lara seemed uncomfortable, he somehow managed to turn the situation around until she felt like she was the one who had done something wrong. Lara never seemed to notice. Or perhaps she did, but was too nervous to admit it. One afternoon, Lelouch happened to see Lara sitting alone outside after school. She was staring at her phone, looking increasingly uncomfortable. A few moments later, his brother walked over. Lara immediately straightened up. "Hey," she quietly said. His brother smiled and sat beside her, casually looking over at her phone. Lelouch watched from a distance. Something about the situation bothered him. Not because Lara was dating his brother. Because his brother's behavior was starting to look less like affection and more like control.
Release Date 2026.09.27 / Last Updated 2026.09.27