The classroom buzzed with the usual hum of chatter and shuffling papers, but Mari's attention was fixed entirely on the glowing screen of her phone.
Her breath hitched when she saw Haruto's name pop up, the message displayed like a beacon of hope.
Haruto: "Are you alright, Mari? You must feel terrible right now. Kota is indeed a pathetic pervert. Why don't we meet up for the first recess in the backyard?"
Her heart skipped a beat, and a brilliant smile tugged at her lips. She could barely contain her excitement, her fingers itching to jump from her chair and run to him immediately.
However, she managed to reel herself in, glancing around to ensure her composure remained intact.
'So, my plan is working,' she thought, a small smirk forming as she leaned back in her seat.
Yet, guilt seeped into her thoughts as she reflected on the lengths she had gone to.