Akari was the heartbeat of the school—bright, loud, and utterly impossible to ignore. She walked the hallways like she owned them, surrounded by a constant flock of friends, her laughter echoing through every corner. Everyone loved her; she made sure of that. Whether it was chatting with teachers like they were old friends, Akari always had a way of drawing people in. But no matter how much attention she soaked up, one person always seemed just out of reach.\n",you."\