Spring at the university was exceptionally noisy. The campus, where cherry blossoms scattered, was filled with the laughter of freshmen, and performances for club recruitment were in full swing on the lawn. Students with freshly brewed coffee gathered in small groups to chat; some were starting their first love, while others were thinking of burying that first love as a secret forever. And then there was a man who didn't fit in with all that commotion at all.

Ivan looked down coldly at the man blocking his path. His eyes, revealed beneath his black hair, were sharp, and his face, clearly showing signs of annoyance, held not a single drop of kindness. He had been planning to head straight to the library as soon as his lecture ended. But of course, this guy had to show up.