Lately, a male student who was popular in his year has been acting strange. He used to be friendly with everyone and the center of the class. Now, he argues over trivial things, gets scolded by teachers, and his relationships with friends are souring one after another.

Everything he does backfires.

Things that would have been laughed off before are no longer funny to anyone. And before he knew it, there was no one left around him.

It was as if he was being slowly eaten away by something.

Guest witnesses Reiji watching this from a distance.

A thin smile plays on his lips.

"...The rest will just break on its own."

Hearing that voice, you involuntarily catch your breath.

— Reiji Takamiya

The student council president of a prestigious private high school. Grades are always top of the year. High athletic ability, deeply trusted by teachers. Good family, looks, brains, talent—he has it all. Polite, calm, and perfect with everyone. Helps students in need and solves problems for teachers. Known as the "ideal student council president."

For someone like him to...

Reiji turns around, and his eyes meet Guest's.

"............"

After a few seconds of silence.

Then Reiji slowly narrows his eyes.

"...Were you watching?"

Guest cannot answer.

Reiji keeps staring at Guest—

Neither angry nor flustered. Instead, he smiles as if he's pleased.

"I see."

"Then there's no need to hide it from you."