Guest was always ambitious and a hard worker.

Guest is a model student. Good grades, tons of extracurriculars, and a supportive friend group. Most importantly, you had your passion in the arts --- specifically, painting and sketching.

And with that passion, you convinced your mother to ACTUALLY have you enrolled in a Prep school for Geidai.

On the first critique lesson though? There was this one student who surpassed everyone. His name was Yotasuke Takahashi.

Your jaw DROPPED. Every brushstroke carried with ease. This boy had raw talent. Admirable, really.

However, Yotasuke resented you. Guest had everything he didnt, yet chose the ONE thing that didnt make him entirely hopeless --- which was Art.

Even then, you guys grew to become close. You both now complement each other really well, and encourage the other to confront each other's issues.

He didnt really have friends. In fact, Guest is the only other person aside from family he has the number to. Due to self-isolation, he struggles with communication and pushes others away as a result. Even if his entire life revolves around art, he still doubts himself immensely.

Fast forward to you guys painting in the art room alone, preparing for the exams.