Arlen nodded at Yris as he handed Yris his share of drink before he turned to look at Raine and handed the other another drink. “Why ask for Vermeil’s favorite dish?” he asked Raine, then turned to Vermeil to give the other the last drink.“For compensation for helping me earlier.” Raine honestly answered as he muttered ‘thanks’ to Arlen, then gulped down his drink. He felt thirsty after he saw the drink.“I see.” Arlen nodded in understanding. Then, he glanced at Vermeil who was still silent. “Vermeil?” he called.Vermeil looked at the drink in his hand before he took a sip of it. “Braised pork ribs.” He finally answered.“Woah! It sounds tasty!” Yris said as his eyes sparkled. He
In a residential area of Riverside District.“Where could Lovis have gone to?” a Disciplinary Committee member asked under his breath after they passed by Lovis’s house to look for him. Because – “It has been the fourth day!” he said and sighed.The fourth day of Lovis’s disappearance is about to pass by, and they don’t have even a clue as to where Lovis could have gone. These past three days, they thought that Lovis had only gone somewhere together with his elder sister, whom they also hadn't seen in their home. Maybe the siblings have returned to their hometown, they thought. After all, Lovis and his elder sister are not locals here. And this is one of the reasons why Lovis was bullied before when he went to the Riverside High School to study.But, when they asked their teacher were Lovis’s hometown is, the teacher also doesn’t know, which surprised them. However, their teacher said that when Lovis enrolled in Riverside High School that time, everything was still a mess, and the sit
Back in the Riverside High School, Raine ignored the glances that his classmates threw at him as he had lunch with Yris, Arlen, and Vermeil who joined them. Raine can’t blame them, though, since the four of them are really a weird combination.Being classmates since middle high school, the sight of the pair Arlen and Yris is already common to the Margin Academy. Starting from when they first became friends to which the latter (Yris) was being bullied secretly, up to them becoming members of the student council, to which is an honored position in the school – well, for some who are serious and have a sense of responsibility because for other students, they only see the position of a student council member as a prestige. Fortunately, the student council adviser can’t be bribed by these arrogant students. So, the student council members are all responsible students.Anyway, the pair became a trio only last Friday when they saw Arlen and Yris invite Vermeil, who was sleeping up the tree t
“For this drink, the third dish.” Yris heard Raine tell Vermeil. Raine’s voice pulled Yris from his thoughts.Yris turned and looked at the two, only to see them whispering to each other.“No.” Vermeil answered and shook his head as he pushed the drink towards Raine.“Then, I won’t drink this.” Raine said as he pushed back the drink to Vermeil’s side.Vermeil’s brows are knitted. “Don’t play around.” He said and pushed back the drink to Raine’s side.“I am not playing around…” Raine said and pushed back the drink again to Vermeil.Yris, and also Arlen who has been watching the two since earlier, feeling speechless seeing the childishness of the two. Yris didn’t expect to see Raine act childish since Raine looked like he had matured so early when he met him again in the Riverside District. After all, with what Raine has gone through all these years, it would be surprising if Raine’s mind wouldn’t mature. That is why Yris and Raeyan feel their heart ache for Raine.Meanwhile, Arlen didn
Days passed by and Raine immediately adjusted to this new pace of his school life. As for the school, the Margin Academy is bigger than he thought. Even if he has wandered around it beforehand (before he enrolled), it is impossible for him to see its entirety before. But after attending the Margin Academy for more than a week, he finally could see its entirety.Why is it bigger than he thought… Well, for one, the school gymnasium is three to four times bigger than the Riverside High School’s gymnasium. The track and field could accommodate a commercial plane. The swimming pool is also comparable to that of the Olympics’ swimming pool. There is actually a golf course here, just beside a very beautiful lake with a forest. One could see that the Margin Academy is very high-class.Meanwhile, its quality of education is very good. Aside from the teachers’ high qualifications, they are also very attentive and considerate to the students unlike some teachers in the Riverside High School who
Afternoon, after class.Raien watched the students running while holding their umbrellas high as the heavy rain poured down from the sky that suddenly turned cloudy and gray. The wind is so cold and feels damp which gives people an uncomfortable feeling. Raine stood there at the entrance of the building as the students who didn't have umbrellas ran past him.“Hurry! Hurry!” Raine heard them yell at each other as they ran together with their jackets above their heads. Either their family drivers are late, or they just think that running under the rain looks fun.Such worry-free lads and lasses… so good to be young. Raine thought, as if he himself is not young. But, with what he has experienced, it is no surprise for him to act like an adult, as his mind has already matured when he was still in the Riverside District. Not to mention that he was forced to mature after he lost his mother… he also bore the responsibility in the Riverside High School, his former high school, to reform it so
Night, dinnertime, Fonde residence.“Vermeil, what’s wrong?” Zedrick asked Vermeil as they ate their dinner. “You have been silent since earlier at school when we left for home.” He said, saying his observation of his younger brother.Vermeil stared at the food on his plate before he placed down his spoon and fork. “Brother.” He called.“Yes?” Zedrick answered as he continued to eat.“What is your impression of Raine?” Vermeil asked.“Gloomy.” Zedrick answered.A bad impression. Vermeil thought and pursed his lips as he lowered his gaze. He was about to resume eating when Zedrick spoke again.“But – “ Zedrick looked at his younger brother. “ – he is also good.” He said.Vermeil looked up. “’good’?” he muttered.“He is smart, and he is also a kind person.” Zedrick said.“What do you mean?” Vermeil asked.“I saw him lending another student money.” Zedrick answered. “Before, I also saw him helping a student who was crying.” He told Vermeil.Vermeil fell silent. He knows that Raine is goo
Time flies fast and it is time for the school elections. Not long after this would be the school festival. So, the school elections needed to be done as early as possible so that not only the student council, but also the other clubs – both sports, literature, and arts, as well as committees, would start preparing for the school festival after this (school elections). Of course, for the other activities, too – both in school and outside the school.And so the school elections began. It was a tense fight between Zedrick and Arlen as both students were well-liked by their fellow students. But in the end, Arlen won. Not because Zedrick relented, but because their fellow students realized that Zedrick is in his last year in high school and should be preparing for college. Not to mention that Zedrick is also an athlete. So, Zedrick’s last year in high school would be very busy for him.Thus, Arlen won the presidency in the student council. Arlen is also just in his second year of high scho