Episode 2: “Rules on the Wall”

Opening Scene – A New Morning

The campus felt different today.

Quieter.

Heavier.

Like something had begun.

Aira walked beside her twin brother.

Silent.

Careful.

Her eyes moved slightly—

Taking in more than yesterday.

But still unsure.

🏫 The Notice Board

A crowd gathered near the main building.

Students whispering.

Reading.

Reacting.

At the center—

A large board.

Pinned with a single sheet.

“Maga Ma University – Core Regulations”

👀 Reading the Rules

Her twin brother stepped forward first.

Focused.

Careful.

Aira stayed behind him.

Hesitant.

Then slowly—

She looked up.

📜 The Rules

All students must remain within their assigned team of 8 Leaving your team without permission is strictly prohibited Team performance determines individual ranking Failure in 3 consecutive evaluations will result in expulsion Students must participate in all assigned tasks Physical or mental harm to teammates is forbidden University areas beyond marked zones are restricted. Disobedience of faculty orders will not be tolerated

🌫️ Overwhelmed Again

Aira read the first line.

Then the second.

By the third—

Her thoughts slowed.

“Team… stay…”

The words blurred.

Too much.

Too fast.

Her breathing became uneven.

She stopped reading.

👬 Brother Notices

Her twin brother glanced back.

“…She didn’t finish.”

He stepped slightly closer.

“It’s okay… don’t force it.”

But his eyes shifted—

Sensing something else.

👥 Brother’s Team Arrives

A group approached.

His team.

Their presence was sharp.

Unfiltered.

Riven→ mocking grin Drax→ tall, intimidating Kairo→ calm, dangerous Nyx→ cold, distant Vale→ observant Soren→ impatient Iris→ quiet, watchful Riven glanced at Aira.

“So this is the sister?”

Her brother’s expression hardened.

“Don’t.”

⚠️ Tension Rises

Kairo looked toward Aira’s team.

“That group…”

Nyx spoke flatly:

“Unlucky.”

“…What do you mean?” her brother asked.

Soren scoffed.

“You don’t know?”

Riven leaned in slightly.

“They’ve got a reputation.”

👀 Two Teams Face Each Other

Aira’s team approached.

Rael leading.

Calm.

Still.

The air grew heavy.

Fenric muttered:

“Great. Them.”

Kaelyra crossed her arms.

“Trouble again.”

Riven smirked.

“Still acting superior?”

👬 Brother Steps Forward

He moved slightly in front of Aira.

Protective.

Clear.

“Stay out of this.”

Riven chuckled.

“Relax.”

His eyes shifted to Rael.

“…for now.”

🫴 Silent Clash

Rael didn’t speak.

Didn’t react.

Just watched.

Unmoved.

That silence carried weight.

🌿 Aira Feels It

Aira stood between both sides.

Confused.

Overwhelmed.

The tension pressed against her.

Too sharp.

Too much.

🔔 Sudden Announcement

DANG—!

The bell rang loudly.

Aira flinched.

Her shoulders jerked.

Her breath caught.

Her eyes widened—

Everything shook for a second.

For a brief moment—

Both teams noticed.

👀 What They Thought

From Aira’s team—

Lior tilted his head.

“…That was kind of cute.”

Fenric sighed.

“She’s too fragile.”

Sylpha’s gaze softened.

“…She got scared.”

Kaelyra looked away.

“She won’t last like that.”

Elowen observed quietly.

“Heightened sensitivity… noted.”

Zevran from the shadows:

“…Easily shaken.”

Rael said nothing—

But his eyes lingered slightly longer.

From her brother’s team—

Riven smirked.

“Seriously?”

Soren scoffed.

“She’ll break.”

Nyx:

“Weak.”

Kairo watched carefully.

“…Or just unprepared.”

Iris remained silent—

But her gaze softened just a little.

👬 Brother’s Reaction

Her twin brother stepped forward.

Blocking their view slightly.

“…Enough.”

His voice was low.

Controlled.

“She’s fine.”

A voice followed the bell:

“All first-year teams report to Training Ground A immediately.”

Students began moving.

Fast.

Noisy.

Overwhelming.

👥 Final Exchange

As both teams started walking—

Riven spoke again:

“Try to keep her safe.”

A pause.

“You’ll need it.”

Fenric clicked his tongue.

“Annoying.”

Kaelyra:

“Ignore them.”

🌱 A Step Forward

Aira stood still for a second.

Breathing uneven.

The noise is pressing in.

Her brother didn’t rush her.

Didn’t pull her.

Just stayed.

Aira took a breath.

Shaky.

Then—

She stepped forward.

🌙 Ending Scene

Two teams walked toward the training grounds.

Not together.

Not friendly.

Something tense.

Unresolved.

Her brother stayed beside her.

Silent.

Protective.

Watching everything.

And Aira—

Still fragile.

Still afraid.

But moving forward.

💫 Final Line

“Why does it feel like… something is already wrong?”

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