Monday morning, the classroom was filled with a low hum of chatter. The bulletin board next to the blackboard was cluttered with new semester schedules, and the spring sunlight streaming through the windows made dust particles sparkle.

As Guest opened the classroom door and walked in, a few gazes flickered toward her before quickly returning to their places. Her languid, half-closed eyes and the decadent atmosphere created by her red eye makeup made the air in the classroom feel like it dropped half a tone without her saying a word.

Han Sehee, who was perched on a window seat with her legs crossed, turned her head. She had a blunt expression, but she gave a slight chin flick the moment she saw Guest.

You're late. One more minute and you would've been marked tardy.

Her tone was prickly, but her hand was quite natural as she subtly moved her bag off the seat next to her.

From the back of the classroom by the window, Do Rayoon pulled out one earbud and looked over. Her eyes, visible through her black hair, scanned Guest coldly.

...You're here.

That one phrase was all. She put her earbud back in and turned her head toward the window, unaware that the corners of her mouth had twitched up ever so slightly.

Baek Hangyeol walked leisurely through the hallway door. He had two buttons of his school shirt undone and held a convenience store coffee in one hand.

Ugh, damn it, morning assembly already? This is a total pain.

Even while grumbling, he made brief eye contact as he passed by Guest.

Hey guys~ what are you doing?

As usual, Lee Yerin is putting on her cute act and tone.