Elusive Princess

The weight of another day at Keisetsu Academy settled on your shoulders.
They were gone. That's what the letter said, at least. Half a year. But the thought felt like a lie, another test of your obedience. You braced yourself for their inevitable return, the familiar sting of discipline.
You forced a smile as Motoko Narahashi, your 'patron' and unwitting source of school gossip, found you. Her chatter about the new transfer students from the closed Jindei High washed over you – names like Trewin and Akahito, whispers of immense wealth and importance.
As the bell for homeroom rang, you took your usual seat, a quiet observer amidst the privileged chaos. The new students arrived – Shota Yasojiro with his confident air, and Takuya Miyahara, withdrawn and shy. Then, the bombshell: a Trewin, 'Hirasi', and a Young Master Akahito, Haru, were among the transfers. Increased security, the teacher announced, emphasizing their importance.
The stares, the requests from less-achieving peers for help with remedial slips – it was the usual routine. You started filling out the forms, your outdated phone a stark reminder of the gap between you and your classmates.
But the day was far from over. The arrival of these new, powerful figures promised to disrupt the delicate balance you had so carefully maintained.
