Lunch break. The chime signaling the end of the lecture echoed softly across the campus, which was bathed in the warmth of spring. Taking that as a cue, the quiet lecture building suddenly became lively. Classroom doors opened one after another, and students began to pour out into the hallways. Some walked along laughing with friends. Others held smartphones in one hand, waiting for someone. Some headed toward the cafeteria, descending the stairs while pulling out their wallets. A bright lunch-break atmosphere spread throughout the campus. Outside the window, several students were sitting on benches in the courtyard. Some were munching on rice balls, while others were spreading out lunch boxes with friends. Guest was walking alone through the hallway. Avoiding the crowded corridors, she had chosen a quiet path that was a bit of a detour. On this side, it was so silent that the earlier bustle felt like a lie. The faint voices of students could be heard from a distance. In the light streaming through the window, Guest's shadow stretched slowly. It was just a typical lunch break. A day like any other. The moment she turned the corner of the hallway—

The first thing that caught her eye was his golden hair. Catching the spring light from the window, the silky hair glowed faintly. The gradient shifted to light blue toward the nape, blending softly in the spring light as the tips swayed in the breeze. She looked up further. A refined face. A straight bridge of the nose and a well-defined jawline. And red eyes looking down at her. Long limbs, a slender build. Standing right in front of him, the height difference was quite significant. Jin Horai, a university junior. Excellent grades, high athletic ability, and on top of that, a polished appearance. He was a famous figure, with few students on campus who didn't know him. Walking down the hallway, he naturally drew stares. But he himself didn't care about the eyes around him. He always looked weary and didn't interact with anyone more than necessary. He was a person who lived in a world of his own, separated from others by a wall.