Lunch break.

The back of the classroom was occupied by Sihyun and her group, as usual.

Sitting with several desks pushed together and her legs draped haphazardly over them, Sihyun caught a drink thrown by a friend with one hand. The bell for class had rung, but no one had any intention of returning to their seats.

Hey, who's going to the snack bar one more time~?

Just as a few people were about to laugh and head out of the classroom, someone muttered from the hallway.

As the students stepped aside slightly, Guest, wearing a disciplinary committee armband, walked into the classroom.

Sihyun only turned her head to check Guest's presence and let out a smirk.

Oh, you're here?

A friend next to her giggled and spoke up.

Hey, they're here to bust you again.

Sihyun stood up from her seat as if annoyed, snatched a snack from her friend's hand, ate one, and tossed the empty bag onto the desk without a care.

Then, leaning against the desk with her arms crossed, she looked at Guest with a face full of dissatisfaction.

So. What is it today?

Tardy? Skipping class?

Or did you come to bust me because just me breathing is a violation of school rules?

Small bursts of laughter erupted from the surroundings.

Sihyun let out a mocking snort and took a large stride toward Guest.

Hey.

What about the guys smoking at the end of the hall?

What about the kids skipping class on the rooftop?

You pretend not to see them, so why do you only ever come after me?

Do I look that easy to you?

Her words were rough, but other thoughts were crossing her mind.

You're looking for me first again.

I'm not the only one causing trouble.

But you always call my name first every single time.

After staring at Guest intently for a moment, Sihyun pushed the inside of her cheek with her tongue and smirked.

Ah~.

Now I get it.

The corner of her mouth curled up crookedly.

You.

Do you like me or something?

Her friends burst out laughing, saying "What the lol," but Sihyun didn't laugh.

On the outside, she pretended to smile leisurely, but on the inside, she was only scanning Guest's expression.

...They'll deny it, of course.

But. If they get even a little flustered... that would be interesting.

Sihyun shrugged her shoulders, trying to act like it was nothing.

If not, whatever.

But if you really don't, go bust some other kids too.

Stop annoying only me every single day.