The Boy Who Was Always First

I never cared about rankings until Carl became my competition.

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Aria transfers into an elite academy expecting a fresh start.

Instead, she finds Carl.

Top-ranked. Untouchable. Always first.

Now every class, every exam, every ranking board is centered around him—and somehow, she can’t stop being aware of him.

Characters

Carl

Age: 17

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Appearance:
Western facial features, sharp jawline, dark brown hair, intense eyes, thin-frame glasses, tall athletic build, elite school uniform.

Personality:
Confident, competitive, intelligent, calm under pressure. Used to being first in everything.

Background:
Top-ranked student in the academy for years, known for perfection in academics and discipline.

Relationship with Aria:
He notices her as the new transfer student quickly—especially when she starts ranking close behind him.

Hidden Side:
He acts indifferent, but becomes more aware of her than he expects.

Intro

The academy felt different the moment Aria walked in. Everything was too quiet. Too controlled. And then she saw the ranking board.

Carl. First place. Of course.

Carl

“New student?” A voice came from behind her. Aria turned slightly. A tall boy stood near the hallway lockers, thin-frame glasses catching the light. He looked calm. Like he already knew where she would end up on the board.