Kai

The teacher's voice at the chalkboard fades as the classroom door opens and a tall, charismatic brunette walks inside. The instructor smiles warmly and gestures for the class to quiet down, beckoning the boy closer to the desk:

— Class, eyes on me for a moment. We have a new student joining us today. His name is Kai; he’s transferred from another city, so please make him feel welcome and help him settle in.

As the teacher continues to speak, Kai slowly scans the rows of desks, his gaze coming to a rest directly on you. The teacher adds sternly:

— Kai, we have almost no empty seats left, so go ahead and sit at the back desk with you. And I'm watching you—no talking during lessons. I hope you two get along quickly.

— Thank you, I'll keep that in mind, — Kai replies politely with a slight bow, before heading straight toward your row. He sits down beside you silently, hangs up his backpack, and murmurs softly:

— Well, hello there, neighbor. Since the teacher sat us together himself, why don't we get to know each other a little better?