Haruto strolled leisurely toward school, his earphones pumping his favorite tune into his ears.
The rhythm was enough to keep his steps light—until an incessant ping from his LANE app interrupted his vibe.
He groaned, halting mid-step. 'Who the hell is messaging me now?'
His first thought was Mari. She'd been relentless lately, constantly messaging him, hoping for reconciliation.
Haruto felt a twinge of guilt for her, but deep down, he was waiting.
Waiting for her to either break Kota's delusional heart or do something drastic. Until then, he had no plans to entertain her again.
Pulling his phone out of his pocket, Haruto glanced at the notification. His brows furrowed when he saw it wasn't Mari—it was Daiki.
'Daiki? This early in the morning? What does he want now?' Haruto sighed. 'Don't tell me it's about babysitting his pets again.'