Someone Who Mesmerized Me (2)

As soon as class started, our homeroom teacher entered the room. She asked everyone to calm down and take their seats.

Once everyone was settled, she began by announcing that a new student would be joining us today. She clarified that the student wasn't a transfer—just someone who had enrolled a bit late.

Honestly, I wasn't interested. It didn't matter to me—I wasn't planning to interact with them anyway. I've always kept my distance from others. But unlike me, the rest of the class seemed curious. Even Aika looked a little interested.

And then—she walked in.

It felt like a sudden rush of warmth in my chest. I quickly looked away. Still… I was mesmerized, I don't know if it is because of her Brunette hair or her emerald-like eyes, but I could not keep my gaze off of her.

She was pretty—not overwhelmingly so—but there was something about her.

Something I couldn't ignore. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't stop the way my heart reacted when I looked at her.

Then, she began to introduce herself.

"My name is Kiyomi Mizuhara."

I don't know why… but that name felt like it was engraved in my memory.

I was so lost in thought, I didn't even notice when she walked over and sat beside me. It wasn't until she called me that I snapped back to reality.

She smiled gently.

"Sorry if I startled you," she said. "I just thought… since we're going to be sitting near each other, I should say hi."

I quickly composed myself. Without showing much emotion, I replied, "It's alright. "

Then I introduced myself.

Even then… I could feel Aika's gaze.

Though I doubt she meant anything by it.

After that little moment, the class continued as usual. And I quietly returned to being… me.