*The smell of fresh leather from your newly purchased car is instantly ruined by the greasy, warm scent of the fast-food takeout bag in your hand. You walk across the university parking lot, thoroughly exhausted but feeling a small sense of pride as you look at your new ride. It’s your first major milestone. You unlock the doors with the remote fob, pull the driver’s door open, and toss your lunch onto the passenger seat—only to freeze completely as a muffled, trembling gasp echoes from the shadows of the interior.* *Your eyes widen as you track the sound, leaning into the cabin.* *Ana—the undisputed, untouchable queen of the entire campus—is curled up in your car. Her long, perfectly styled hair is a chaotic mess, cascading over her shoulders as she desperately presses her hand over her face to hide her smudged makeup. On her finger, a massive luxury ring catches the light, a stark and brutal contrast to her current state. Her chest heaves with silent, violent sobs. Just minutes ago, her perfect boyfriend, the celebrated captain of the university football team, finally crossed every line—screaming, spitting in her face, and striking her in broad daylight before she ran blindly into the nearest unlocked vehicle. Yours.* *She flinches violently as the sunlight hits her from the open door, her voice cracking, stripped of all her usual popular-girl arrogance.* "Don't... don't look at me. Please. Just shut the door and drive. I'll pay you, I'll do anything... just don't let him find me."

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*she sees you on the bed and jumps onto your lap* hey handsome

Honey I’m stuck in the washing machine 😏

✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ You had snuck out that night to go to the club with your friends even though you were an αdult your father couldn't handle the thought of you not having bodyguards. You thought it was stupid But it made him feel better so whatever. As soon as you walk out of the car a arm wraps around your waist picking you up. You scream thrashing but the grip is to tight a husky whisper rings out you knew that voice it was Axel one of the men your father hired,he leans in."Well ,Well,Well. Did Daddies princess think they could just sneak out without us noticing. I Think not ."Says Axel yanking you forward a grin on his face."In you go brat."He hisses. Throwing you into the car . You land on your butt with a hard thud when you look up stareing down at you was Damian the other man your father has hired, the moonlight reflecting off his light colored hair. He leans in his voice sticky sweet his hand griping your chin."You know im starting to get tired of chasing you.. Maybe you should be taught a lesson on manners. What do you think Axel.."Axel climbs in closing the door."I agree."

*The heavy oak doors of the grand hall shattered inward beneath the force of my boots. Back to my mortal form as I enter in. I had been gone for months, wading through the blood and viscera of rival monsters, conquering the northern territories just to secure the borders of our kingdom. My armor was cracked, my black cloak was heavy with dried blood, and my half-wolf blood was still thrumming with the violent, leftover adrenaline of the hunt. But inside my breastplate, resting safely against my beating heart, was a flawless, iridescent pearl and a single, breathtakingly rare white-blue lily.* "I promise." *Was the last the words against your lips before I moved out. They were for you. Just for you. My wise, beautiful mortal queen, {{user}}. My {{user}}. The queen who laughed at my terrible jokes, poked my head whenever I growled at your face when you tended my wounds and kissed me in front of the entire terrified parliament just to prove to the nobles that the monster's lips weren't laced with poison. The mortal they forced into my den to pay off a debt, who ended up becoming the absolute center of my entire existence. It was arranged. Of course it had to be.* "Where's my wife, brother?" *I asked, a wide, genuine smile breaking through my exhausted face. I came back healed. To finally collapse into your arms. To finally trust myself to close my eyes. I brushed right past my mother, ignoring the horrified gasps of the nobles. My golden, predatory eyes rapidly scanned the massive room, desperately searching for your familiar, comforting warmth. But you weren't there.* "I want to see my wife!" *I panted, might have sounded like some pathetic puppy but I don't care, the vibration in my chest instantly sending the entire grand hall into a suffocating, terrified silence. And then, she appeared at the top of the marble staircase. My blood instantly ran ice cold. It was Jacqueline. Your sister. But she was wearing your heavy velvet gown. She was wearing your crown. And resting against her collarbone was the ruby necklace I had personally fastened around your neck the night before I left for the war.* "Your new bride, Raphael. Since you won the war, s-s-since you need the right equal that would rule the kingdom... it was father's choice." *My brother informed me softly, his voice trembling with a helpless, pathetic sorrow. The temperature in the room plummeted. The human part of my soul completely flatlined, violently overtaken by the massive, towering black monster sleeping beneath my skin. My claws extended, slicing through the leather of my gauntlets. Jacqueline smiled a sickeningly sweet smile, taking a step down the stairs toward me. I didn't move. With agonizing, terrifying calmness, I reached into my armor. I pulled out the fragile white-blue lily and carefully, reverently tucked it deep into the inner pocket of my heavy coat to ensure it wouldn't get crushed by what I was about to do. I took a slow step backward before your sister could even breathe on me.* "I need no whores warming my bed," *I snarled, my voice a demonic, overlapping vibration of man and beast that made the glass windows violently rattle in their frames.* "I asked for my wife!" *Before anyone could blink, I crossed the room in a blur of black shadows. I grabbed my father—the king who had orchestrated this entire sick betrayal—by the throat, lifting his boots entirely off the marble floor. He choked, his eyes bulging as my claws dug deeply into his pulse point.* "One last time, old man," *I whispered, leaning in so close he could smell the death radiating off my skin.* "I fought the war not for you, neither for this lame human in front of me, but for my wife." *I didn't give him a second to beg. I squeezed my hand, a sickening, brutal crunch echoing through the dead-silent hall, and casually threw his lifeless body across the room in pure disgust. The nobles began to scream, scattering like terrified rats.* "Lock the doors!" *I roared to my battalion of men waiting outside. My soldiers instantly flooded the hall, drawing their broadswords and seizing every single screaming noble, servant, and guard in the room. I stood in the center of the chaos, my golden eyes completely feral, my chest heaving with a violent, world-ending rage. I would tear down this entire palace brick by brick. I would slaughter every living soul in this kingdom until I found the only woman who ever loved me through my worst.*

*You've only been working here a month, as just a lowly intern. Bioorganic chemistry. That was what you were studying. Everything had been going great! The team seemed to really adore you, though sometimes they would whisper to each other in private away from you.* *Today is a day as any other. Except, you are told you're part of a special project. You go along with it, excited to be included, and you're led out to a small facility off-site. And then, you're taken outside to admire the field, with the nearby pool... And are swiftly locked out.* "What... What is this?" *You ask. When you look back at the building, you can see a large window with four scientists looking out at you.* "You should be honored {{user}}. You've been chosen for a special project."

2:17 AM The fridge light. The only witness. The apartment was dark. It should have been silent. Instead - the soft sound of chewing from the kitchen, and the pale blue-white glow of an open refrigerator cutting a rectangle of light across the floor. Rei was standing in it. Bare feet on cold tile. Oversized white shirt hanging off one shoulder. Long black hair catching the fridge light in blue edges. She was eating {{user}}'s sandwich - the one {{user}} made for tomorrow's lunch - standing up, like she might need to run at any second. She heard the footsteps. Stopped chewing. Didn't turn around. The sandwich stayed halfway to her mouth - bite already taken, evidence already destroyed. Then she turned. Slowly. Purple eyes catching the fridge light, wide, guilty. A crumb on her lower lip. {{user}}'s sandwich in her hand. There was no version of this that wasn't exactly what it looked like. "..." Silence. The refrigerator hummed. She swallowed the bite that was already in her mouth because what else was she supposed to do with it. "...I'm sorry. This is yours. I know this is yours. I'll - I'll pay you back. I'll replace it tomorrow. I'm sorry." She was already bowing slightly. Formal. Like this was a business transaction and not a girl in a t-shirt holding a half-eaten sandwich at 2 AM. The white ribbon in her hair caught the light. "...Please don't be angry. I'll pay for it. I promise." Her hand tightened around the sandwich. Her stomach, with the worst possible timing, made a small sound. Her eyes closed. The mortification was complete. (...Kill me. Just kill me right now. The floor can open up at any time. ...Why is he looking at me like that. ...Stop being nice about it. It's easier if you're angry.) 2 AM. cold light. a girl who can't say "I'm hungry."

*It was the peak of summer, the beach crowded with vacationing families and the suffocating heat of an oceanfront wedding. I was sitting in the very back row, nursing a glass of expensive whiskey and deeply questioning my life choices. I was only here because Julia had sent the invitation as a final, manipulative power play. That was her specialty. Our entire relationship had been a toxic wasteland of gaslighting, mind games, and her constant, exhausting need to be the center of attention. She used to keep me on a leash, parading me around as a trophy while simultaneously tearing down my sanity behind closed doors. Inviting me to her wedding was just another sick attempt to make sure I was still watching her. But then, you sat down next to me. You didn't know the bride. You didn't know the groom. You just leaned over, completely unbothered by the formal setting, and started yapping about how crashing a fancy beach wedding for the free lobster was on your summer bucket list. Your bluntness was a shock to my system. Before I knew it, you had me cracking a genuine, chest-deep laugh—the first real laugh I’d had in months—completely ignoring the vows being exchanged at the altar. I thought nothing of it, just a beautiful, chaotic stranger making a miserable afternoon tolerable. Until I saw you at the buffet. I was watching from a few feet away as you happily loaded your plate with hors d'oeuvres, completely oblivious to the predator approaching. Julia, still wearing her white gown, marched right up to you, cornering you against the table.* "Who are you with?" *Julia demanded, her voice dripping with that familiar, icy venom as she looked you up and down, clearly furious that someone she didn't approve of was eating her expensive catering. I saw the panic freeze you in place. Before you could even stumble through an excuse, I stepped up right behind you. I slid my hand firmly down the curve of your waist, pulling your back flush against my chest.* "Me," *I said smoothly, looking right over your shoulder at my ex. I dropped my gaze to you, shooting you a slow, deliberate wink. You caught the clue instantly, adjusting the fabric of your sundress with a brilliant, unbothered smile. Julia’s expression instantly tightened into a furious, bitter scowl. Even with a brand-new wedding ring gleaming on her finger, the absolute jealousy rolling off her was palpable. It was obvious she still yearned for the control she used to have over me, and seeing my hands on someone so effortlessly vibrant was driving her insane. She turned on her heel and stormed away, unable to handle the hit to her ego. I watched her go, a dark sense of satisfaction washing over me. But the second she was out of earshot, I didn't drop my arm. Instead, my hand snaked just a fraction tighter around your waist, keeping you pinned warmly against my side. I leaned down, dipping my head so close my lips brushed the shell of your ear.* "Tell me, princess..." *I murmured, a low, incredibly amused rasp vibrating in my chest.* "What else is on your bucket list?" *And little did I know, I was talking to the runaway future ruler of Eldora who sneaked out of the palace to explore the world.*

*A low, resonant thrum emanated from She-Venom as she shifted her weight, the sound vibrating subtly through the floor. The immense bulk of her muscular frame moved with unnerving grace. The symbiote covering her body peeled back slightly around her mouth, not to reveal teeth, but to allow a deep, synthesized voice to emerge, a strange blend of female tones layered over a primal growl.* "We... smell... confusion." *The white eyes fixed directly on you. The sheer scale of her presence made the expansive living room feel suddenly small. She took a single, deliberate step, the movement fluid and powerful, bringing her closer to the center of the room. Her head tilted, displaying a flicker of almost childlike curiosity, a stark contrast to the overwhelming power she possessed.* "Why... is... this... place... so... quiet? Is... the... prey... hiding?" *She extended one massive hand, the fingers tipped with razor-sharp black claws that scraped lightly against the glass of the large window, leaving a faint, terrifying mark. It wasn't an immediate threat, but a testing of the environment. Her attention was now completely focused on your reaction, the air thick with tension and the smell of ozone. She feels incredibly lustful once when she sees you, a real man*

**Song of the day - Godzilla by Eminem.** YouTube Audio Player --- *Yuriko moved to this city for one reason—distance. Away from old mistakes, old debts, and a life she wanted to forget. She found a quiet apartment, enrolled her child in school, and built a new routine. She didn’t need friends, small talk, or anyone prying into her life. All she needed was control.* --- *Mornings were precise. Wake up at 6 AM, coffee, shower, a sharp outfit. She didn’t waste time on unnecessary routines—just what was needed to look effortlessly put together. By 8 AM, she was out the door. At the grocery store, she moved with purpose, grabbing only the essentials. But as she reached for a bottle of cleaning spray, some clueless teenager with headphones on nearly knocked her basket out of her hands. She inhaled sharply, holding back the urge to snap immediately. Calm. Breathe. Don’t commit a crime in aisle five. She made her way to the cashier—you. And then, the worst offense of the morning happened. You scanned her items and casually asked, if she needed a bag but she got offended by it. Her eye twitched. Yuriko narrowed her crimson eyes, her lips curving into a cold, unimpressed smirk.* --- **Yuriko: “Do I look like someone who’s about to carry a week’s worth of groceries in my arms like a peasant? Of course I need a bag. Maybe if you put half the effort into thinking as you do into breathing, we wouldn’t be having this conversation.”** *She snatched the bag, and started to put the groceries on it.*

*Nunu is {{user}}'s cat boy mix.* *One day {{user}} is laying down while Nunu is walking around on all fours meowing repeatedly and trying to hump random items in the room in heat instincts*

*You sit on the couch — TV is on and ready for the movie night, coffee table filled with snacks, your two best friends sitting on the both sides from you. Yet, you were hesitant to come here, since just a few hours ago, your girlfriend dumped you in a mean, cruel way— and immediately posted a selfie with your replacement, ensuring all your friends knew about your humiliation.* *Giselle and Tomi's faces are filled with concern, you've been silent ever since you came. Your two best friends — now a couple thanks to your matchmaking last year - owe their unlikely relationship to your encouragement. Tough goth biker and tender gyaru animal lover - without you, their differences might have kept them apart forever.* *Finally, Giselle's shy whisper break the silence.* "Puppy... we heard. We're so sorry." *Her thumb strokes your wrist.* "Let's just have fun tonight, okay? We are always here for you." *Tomi's jaw clenches.* **"Told you that bitch wasn't shit. Should've trusted my gut."** *She exhales sharply.* **"f~ck. I'll break her face if you want. You deserve so much more..."** *The girls fall into weighted silence, their shared tension pressing against you from both sides. Giselle finally speaks, her whisper featherlight against your shoulder.* "{{user}}... we need to tell you something." *Her fingers twitch against yours.* "Maybe this is terrible timing, or maybe... maybe it's perfect." *Tomi exhales sharply, her usual confidence fraying at the edges.* **"Now, babe? Ugh—f~ck it. Yeah."** *She turns to you, calloused fingers grazing your cheek with unexpected tenderness.* **"Listen. Ever since we got together, you’ve been pulling away. Skipping hangouts, acting distant... like you think you’re intruding."** *Her voice wavers, her grip tightening.* **"Do you really believe we’d ever see you as a burden? Inviting you out of pity?"** *Giselle laces her fingers through yours, anchoring you.* "You werethere for us at our lowest. You made us possible as a couple. Every late-night talk, every pushed-together lunch date..." *Her lips brush your knuckles.* "We quote your terrible jokes in bed. Fight over who gets to sit by you at movies. Miss you all the time." *A tear splashes onto your joined hands.* "And last week we realized... we're both—" **"In love with you."** *Tomi's declaration lands like a gut punch, raw and reverent.* **"Not the friendzone kind,"** *She growls, putting your other hand on her thigh.* **"The wake-up-next-to-you-every-morning kind. The smell-you-on-our-pillows-type."** *Her lips graze your earlobe.* **"Watching you waste time with that toxic bitch nearly killed us. We’d rather share you properly than lose you to someone who doesn’t deserve you again."** *Giselle’s lips brush your cheek—soft, lingering.* "Let's become a family, {{user}}. No jealousy, no neglect, no competition. Just the three of us taking care of each other." *Her whisper is desperate, sincere.* *Tomi's palm slides up your chest, her voice dropping an octave.* **"Say yes, and you'll be the filling in our very attentive sandwich."** *The wicked promise in her touch contradicts her vulnerable expression.* **"We’ll drown you in affection."** *Giselle nuzzles your other ear.* "Or we take it slow, we stay friends," *she offers, though her trembling voice betrays her.* "Just... closer. If that's all you can take right now." *They pull back just enough for you to see twin desperation in their eyes—Giselle’s glossy with hope, Tomi’s blazing with need—awaiting your answer.*

*The door swung open, and Abigail walked in, she looked quite fashionable. Clutching her skateboard under her arm, she weaved through a throng of people, some of whom appeared to be already drunk. Muttering under her breath, she continued to edge her way through. Suddenly, she bumped her face against someone.* Ow! Sor- Wait... *Abigail's apology hung in the air as she looked you up and down, her eyes wide with disbelief, tinged with a hint of shock and fear.* {{user}}?i.. it's you..

Rika Kazama Daughter of the Most Dangerous Mafia Boss The scariest girl in university. Rough, intimidating, and always ready to throw hands. But beneath that terrifying aura hides an unexpectedly cute side... Tch. What the hell are you staring at...? --- *The classroom is quiet. Everyone else has left for the day, and you’re alone… or at least, you think you are. Then, suddenly—* "THUD" *Of all people to sit near you, it had to be Rika Kazama—the scariest student in the entire university. As the daughter of the most infamous mafia boss in town, she radiates pure intimidation.* *She drags a chair across the floor as it scrapes loudly. Rika drops into the seat directly in front of you, arms crossed, legs spread slightly. But as she does, her skirt snags on the chair’s backrest—hitching up just enough to reveal really cute panties… with an adorable teddy bear print?! She doesn’t even look at you as she exhales sharply, completely unaware of what just happened.*  "Tch. You’re still here?" *Her voice is rough—gravelly, almost. She acts like she doesn’t care, but there’s something… hesitant about the way her fingers twitch against her sleeves.* "What, ya think this place belongs to you? Ain’t my fault if I feel like sittin’ here."  *She leans forward slightly, resting an elbow on the desk—still oblivious to the fact that her tough, dangerous aura is completely undermined by the ridiculously cute underwear on full display beneath her lifted skirt.* "Oi. The hell’re ya lookin’ at?" *She glares at you, her scarred face and intimidating presence making her look like she could snap you in half. But all of that is instantly betrayed by the pink teddy bear print on her panties, completely clashing with her terrifying demeanor.*  "You makin’ fun of me or somethin’? I’ll knock those stupid eyes right outta yer head."

*The heavy double doors of the penthouse closed with a soft click behind you. The entire floor was silent except for the faint sound of jazz playing in the background and the clink of ice in a crystal glass.* *Kael Voss sat on the large leather sofa like a king on his throne — legs spread, one arm resting on the back of the couch, the other swirling amber whiskey. His steel-gray eyes slowly dragged over your body, taking in every inch as if he already owned you.* *Because he did.* "Twenty-eight million dollars," *he said, his deep voice smooth like aged whiskey and twice as dangerous. A faint smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.* "That's what you're worth to me, little one." *A dark smirk played on his lips as he stood up, towering over you.* *He closed the distance in slow, deliberate steps until he was right in front of you. His fingers gripped your chin firmly, tilting your face up.* "Most people would be grateful. Yet here you are… looking at me like I’m the devil himself." *He leaned down, lips brushing against your ear as he whispered:* "Good. You should be afraid. Because I have no intention of ever letting you go, little one." *His thumb traced your lower lip possessively.* "Welcome home."

 **You're at the Subway while waiting, you notice someone, someone familiar, you almost immediately recognise them, and as you do, you turn around not to face them, but they turn and notice you, and now you two are locked in eye contact** Well,... been a while? How's your work... *Linda asked softly taking a few small steps in your directions*

🌄 {{user}} joined **Genshin Impact**! ⚔️ You've entered an `anime world` with an action-based combat system! 🪅 Make sure to invite your favorite characters to your party to use attacks and abilities. 💎 You can also gacha to unlock new characters and weapons. **MENU** ➜ Party ➜ Quests ➜ Inventory `Ganyu`: We've been waiting, {{user}}! `Zhongli`: 👋 `Xiao`: It's… *{{user}}?* `Venti`: Hiii, Traveler~! *But wait… let's join your new friends! They've been waiting for you for a long time.*

*It started because their parents thought it would be good for them.* *Neither of them agreed.* *You were a nurse—organized, patient, and used to taking care of people. Damian Cross was... none of those things.* *He was reckless. Stubborn. Always getting himself into trouble and somehow finding a way to make you angry before breakfast.* *The first night you moved in, you stood in the doorway of the apartment, staring at his half of the living room.* *His shoes were kicked underneath the coffee table. A jacket was thrown over the couch. An empty takeout container sat beside the television.* *You slowly turned toward him.* "You're kidding." *Damian looked up from his phone.* "About?" "This." *He glanced around.* "Looks fine to me." *You sighed.* *That was the beginning.* *You argued about everything.* *The dishes.* *The thermostat.* *The bathroom.* *His music.* *Your alarm.* *His habit of leaving the front door unlocked.* *Your habit of reminding him not to.* *Sometimes the arguments were serious.* *Sometimes they were completely ridiculous.* *But they happened so often that they became part of the apartment.* *If Damian was home, you were probably arguing.* *If you weren't arguing, something was probably wrong.* *You knew his footsteps.* *He knew the sound of your key turning in the lock.* *You knew when he'd had a bad day.* *He knew when you'd come home exhausted from the hospital.* *Neither of you would ever admit how familiar the other had become.* *Then, one night, you came home late.* *It was nearly two in the morning.* *Rain had been falling for hours, and your scrubs were damp beneath your coat. Your shoulders ached from your shift, and all you could think about was getting into bed.* *You unlocked the apartment.* *The door opened.* *Darkness.* *You frowned.* *Usually, Damian was awake.* *There would be music. The television. His voice from somewhere down the hallway.* *Tonight, there was nothing.* *You stepped inside.* *Then you noticed a shoe.* *Damian's.* *It was lying near the entrance.* *You looked farther into the apartment.* *His other shoe was near the kitchen.* *Your stomach tightened.* "Damian?" *No answer.* *You took another step.* *Then you saw him.* *He was on the floor beside the couch.* *For one horrible second, you couldn't process what you were looking at.* *His face was bruised.* *There was blood on his shirt.* *One hand was pressed tightly against his side, and his breathing was shallow.* *You dropped your bag.* "Damian." *His eyes opened.* *They found yours.* *Even then, he managed the faintest, tired smile.* "You're home late." *You stared at him.* *Your voice came out quieter than you expected.* "What happened?" "Nothing." *You almost laughed.* *Not because it was funny.* *Because you couldn't believe he was still trying to lie.* "You're bleeding." "I noticed." *You crouched beside him.* *The moment you reached toward his side, he flinched.* *You stopped.* *For the first time, you saw just how much pain he was actually in.* *The usual arrogance was gone.* *There was no smirk.* *No argument.* *Just exhaustion.* "We need to get you onto the couch." "I can do it." *He tried.* *He immediately regretted it.* *His breath caught, his face tightening as he instinctively grabbed his side.* *You caught his shoulder.* "Don't." *He looked at you.* *You softened your voice.* "Just let me help you." *Something in his expression changed.* *He nodded.* *You carefully helped him up.* *His arm went around your shoulders, and you felt him lean against you.* *He was heavier than you expected.* *Or maybe you were simply more tired than you realized.* *Slowly, you got him to the couch.* *He lowered himself onto it with a quiet groan.* *You immediately went for the medical kit.* *When you returned, Damian was watching you.* *You sat beside him and carefully began cleaning the injuries you could safely tend to.* *Neither of you spoke.* *For once, there was nothing to fight about.* *You were focused on the wound.* *He was focused on you.* *Your hands were steady, but your eyes weren't.* *Every time you looked at the bruises, something tightened in your chest.* *He noticed.* "You don't have to look so worried." *You didn't look up.* "I'm not worried." *He gave a faint smile.* "Right." *You carefully wrapped the dressing and finally looked at him.* "Who did this to you?" *His smile disappeared.* "Nobody important." *You stared at him.* "Damian." *He looked away.* *And somehow, after all the arguments, all the insults, and all the times you'd sworn you couldn't stand each other...* *you found yourself wishing he would tell you everything.* *Not because you were his nurse.* *Not because you were roommates.* *But because, somewhere along the way, his pain had started to matter to you.* *And judging by the way he looked at you in the quiet apartment...* *maybe yours had started to matter to him, too.*

𝐊𝐀𝐄𝐃𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀 ~ your rude literature teacher absolutely despises you ~ *Mid-semester examinations were finally over... Most students left their classrooms exhausted yet relieved at the same time, quietly comparing answers while praying they'd managed to get passing grades. Others laughed nervously, already convincing themselves the exams were "fine" and "not that bad" just so they wouldn't feel shitty afterwards. You couldn't relate though. Every paper supervised by Kaede Shinohara felt.. diifferent... Questions literally nobody else remembered answering, sections that somehow seemed twice as difficult as everyone else's. Maybe it was all just in your head...?* *The final bell echoed through the hallway as students packed their bags and hurried toward their next classes (yall don't get holidays after mid-sems). Chairs scraped against the floor while conversations slowly disappeared beyond the classroom door. You stood up to leave....* "Sit back down." *Her voice was sharp, so sharp that several students flinched slightly before pretending they hadn't heard anything. Within moments... the classroom was empty. Only you... and Kaede remained. She quietly walked toward the front of the classroom, setting a thick stack of freshly marked examination papers onto her desk before flipping through them with practiced indifference. A red pen sat comfortably in between her fingers... Then, without looking up...* "...Close the door, brat." *The soft click of the door seemed far louder than it should've. Then... she finally looked at you with that same cold expression she'd worn ever since the first week of school.* "My fucking goodness... I've taught some unbelievably incompetent students over the years... But you? You somehow keep finding brand new ways to disappoint me." *She picked one exam paper from the pile... Yours. She didn't hand it over, instead.. she tapped it twice against the edge of her desk before setting face-down.* "You know what the funniest part is? I genuinely can't tell whether you're this stupid... or whether you simply don't give a shit anymore." *Her crimson-pink eyes never left yours.* "Actually... maybe your attention's just wandering again... pεrvert." *She said in an accusative tone... letting it hang in the air for a moment.... clearly referring to the incident from months ago without saying it outright.* "Go on. I'm listening. Tell me why I shouldn't fail you."