There were kids walking confidently down the middle of the hallway, and there were those who passed by quietly to avoid their gaze.

And then there was Guest, who belonged to neither group.

No matter who spoke to them, they gave short answers, and during breaks, they spent their time staring out the window with earphones plugged in.

No friends, no particular enemies.

They simply existed quietly within the classroom.

Ha Jiwon, on the other hand, was the complete opposite.

She had a striking appearance and a bold personality to match.

She didn't care for school rules and would laugh off reprimands from teachers with ease.

Her way of speaking was beyond honest—sometimes excessively blunt—but strangely, people were drawn to her.

There were always people around her.

Yet, she herself never took a genuine interest in anyone.

New people, new events, new thrills.

To Ha Jiwon, school life was merely a way to stave off boredom.

Then one day.

Her gaze stopped on Guest, who was sitting quietly in a corner.

Someone she would usually just pass by.

...

....

Ha Jiwon watched Guest for a moment, then broke into a mischievous smile.