A Group Formed by Fate

After dinner, a quiet calm settled in the house.

Both girls retired to their rooms, exhaustion finally catching up to them.

The next morning—

Crystal tossed Anna a helmet and casually handed her the bike keys.

“Let’s go.”

Anna blinked.

“…You trust me with this?”

Crystal smirked faintly.

“Don’t crash it.”

Moments later, the engine roared to life as they sped toward Glory College.

📍 Principal’s Office

The principal adjusted his glasses as he looked at them.

“So… you’re here for admission?”

Crystal stood straight, her expression unreadable.

“Yes.” ❄️❄️❄️

The room suddenly felt colder.

The principal flinched internally.

Students these days… why are they so intimidating? 🥲

Beside her, Anna stiffened slightly.

She really is scary sometimes… 😮

“R-right… please fill out these forms.”

They completed the paperwork swiftly and secured their admission.

By evening, they were back home.

Anna, for the first time, felt… at ease.

Safe.

🌅 First Day of College

The classroom buzzed with low chatter until—

“Good morning, class.”

“Gooood moooorning…” 🥱

The teacher sighed.

“Energy, please.”

“Now then, we have new students today. Introduce yourselves.”

One by one—

“Hello, I’m Rosy Cablein. Please take care of me.”

“Vincent White.” ❄️

“Alex Anderson.” ❄️

“ISAAC BROWN!” 😺

“Lucas Wright.” ❄️❄️❄️

“Lily William!” 😃

“Avery Sterling.” 😀

Anna smiled brightly.

“Anna.”

Then—

“Crystal.” 😑❄️❄️❄️

The teacher blinked.

“…That’s it?”

Crystal tilted her head slightly.

“Any problem… ma’am?” ❄️❄️❄️

“N-no…”

She quickly cleared her throat.

“Seating arrangement—

Anna with Crystal,

Lily with Avery,

Isaac with Vincent,

Alex with Lucas…

Rosy, you’ll sit alone.”

“Take your seats.”

They settled in.

Lily turned around immediately, cheerful.

“Hi! I’m Lily. Friends?”

Avery smiled.

“Why not?”

Anna nodded happily.

“Sure!”

Lily looked at Crystal expectantly.

“And you?”

Crystal paused.

According to the novel… they’re good people.

“…Okay.” ❄️

Avery chuckled.

“Don’t be so cold.”

“…Fine.”

Anna let out a breath.

“Finally! You’re normal again. You were terrifying earlier.”

Lily giggled softly. 🤭

Avery grinned.

“Let’s all have lunch together.”

Anna saluted dramatically.

“Yes, boss!” 😆

The classroom door opened again.

A man walked in with a composed, authoritative presence.

“Attention, students.”

“I am Ray White.”

Crystal froze internally.

Ray White…?

Her eyes widened slightly.

Wait—he’s Crystal’s brother…

That means… my brother. 🥲

Stay calm. Stay normal.

If he finds out… I’m dead.

Outwardly—

😐

Ray’s gaze briefly lingered on her.

Another poker face…

“Alright. Since it’s the beginning of the term, let’s talk about projects.”

Groans echoed softly.

“Group formation—”

He began listing names.

“Vincent, Crystal, Anna, Lily, Lucas, Avery, Alex, Isaac.”

Rosy’s expression darkened.

Why am I not included?

Crystal smirked inwardly.

Because you’re useless to us, obviously.

Ray continued—

“Now, who wants to participate in sports with me?”

Half the class raised their hands.

“At that time, Professor David Morris will be taking a lecture.”

Instantly—

“We don’t want sports!”

“We’re attending David sir’s class!”

Crystal quietly raised her hand.

🤚

Ray raised an eyebrow.

“You want to join?”

“Yes.” ❄️❄️❄️

“…Alright. Meet me after recess.”

🍽️ Canteen

Students flooded the canteen.

Vincent approached their table.

“Mind if we join you?”

Avery smiled.

“Sure.”

Anna nodded.

“Of course!”

Isaac grinned.

“Great.”

Crystal stood up.

“I’ll go reserve seats.” ❄️❄️❄️

Without waiting, she walked ahead.

The others exchanged glances.

“…She’s intense,” Isaac whispered.

Anna laughed nervously.

“You get used to it.”

Crystal placed her bag on a table, claiming it.

She looked around calmly—

But her eyes held something deeper.

A quiet storm.

This college…

These people…

This story…

Everything has already begun.

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