The Titan siblings arrived at the grand iron gates of Imperial High, one of the most prestigious schools in the city. Students whispered and stared, not at Leon — who was already popular in racing — but at Aria, who walked with a calm, commanding aura.
She wore the simple school uniform like it was designed for her.Leon walked beside her, hands in pockets, looking deeply annoyed about attending classes.
They stepped into the classroom.
Every student froze.
There, at the teacher's desk, Ms. Han smiled nervously."Class… we have two new transfer students today."
Whispers filled the room instantly.
"Two transfers? In the middle of the semester?"
"That guy looks scary…"
"The girl is so pretty—"
Ms. Han cleared her throat."This is Aria Titan and Leon Titan. Please welcome them."
The class clapped weakly, more shocked than welcoming.
Aria bowed politely.Leon gave a lazy salute.
"Please take a seat," Ms. Han said.
Aria looked around the room.
Her eyes landed on the seat near the window.
A boy slept on the desk, hood up, arms crossed, completely ignoring the world around him.
Aiden Titan.
Her heart squeezed.
He looked older… colder… nothing like the gentle boy she remembered.
She walked toward him.
The entire class gasped.
"Is she crazy?!"
"She's going to die!"
"No one can sit there—that's the bully's seat!"
"She's dead…"
Aria ignored them all and sat down beside him.
Leon, meanwhile, took a seat at the back — directly behind Ryana, who stiffened when she saw him. She pulled out her compact mirror and pretended not to notice.
Ms. Han started teaching.
But Aiden… kept sleeping.
Aria's eye twitched.She tried patience for exactly three seconds.
Then she leaned in close and shouted right into his ear —
"WAKE UP AND STUDY!"
The entire classroom jumped.
One student dropped his pen.
Another screamed.
Ms. Han froze in mid-sentence.
No one. No one ever dared to wake Aiden Titan.
Aiden's eyes opened slowly. He lifted his head, expression sharp and irritated.
His voice was low and dangerous.
"…Who dares to wake me up? Do you have a death wish?"
Then he fully turned to look at her.
Their eyes met.
Aria stared back calmly.
Aiden blinked.
"…Are you new?"
"Yes," Aria said.
He frowned."Then let me tell you a rule. Never wake me up. Ever."
Aria shrugged.
"I'm sorry. I didn't want to wake you up."
Aiden blinked again.
"…Then why did you?"
"You were disturbing my studies."
The class went silent.
The students watched this mythical creature — the one who could talk back to Aiden — with wide, terrified eyes.
Aiden stared at Aria longer.
Her face.
Her eyes.
Her voice.
Something… familiar.
He swallowed quietly and looked away."…Fine. I won't sleep. During class."
Aria nodded with satisfaction."Good."
Leon, from the back, gave her a thumbs-up.
But Ryana, sitting in front of Leon, bit her lip.Of course Aria would instantly get attention.
Of course.
During Break
Aiden leaned back in his chair.
Then he caught sight of Leon… chatting with a girl.
A new girl.
A pretty girl.
His expression immediately darkened.
He marched over.
Leon looked up."What?"
Aiden glared at him sharply.
"You."
"Me?"
"Yeah, YOU."
He pointed at Aria.
"You shouldn't be sticking around her."
Leon stared."Excuse me?"
Aiden folded his arms."She just looks like our sister. That's why you're acting like this, right? Don't use her as a replacement."
The classroom fell silent.
Aria froze.
Aria's heart tightened.
Leon's face darkened."You brat—how dare you say she's just a replacement—"
He swung his fist—
Aria grabbed his arm.
"Stop."
Leon stopped instantly.
Aiden looked annoyed."What, is he your dog now?"
Aria stepped forward.
Then she kicked him across the classroom.
Aiden hit a desk and coughed.
The class screamed.
"OH MY GOD—"
"SHE HIT AIDEN—"
"IS SHE INSANE?!"
Aiden stood up, furious."What the—"
Aria punched him in the stomach.
Aiden bent over.
"W-What is wrong with you?!"
Aria glared at him."Don't you recognize me?"
He froze.
"What…?"
"Do I really look so unfamiliar to you?" Aria said, voice trembling with anger and sadness. "If not, I'll kick you again until you remember."
Aiden's eyes widened in confusion and pain.
Aria leaned in and whispered a secret into his ear.
A secret.
A memory.
Something only she and her three brothers ever knew.
Aiden stepped back, stunned.
Then he glared at Leon.
"HOW COULD YOU TELL OUR SECRET TO SOME RANDOM GIRL?!"
Leon almost fell over."I DIDN'T TELL ANYONE! SHE'S—"
Aria cut him off.
"I'm actually your sister."
Aiden's expression twisted.
"You think I'll believe that?! No one takes my sister's place. No one!"
His voice cracked.
He pushed past them and stormed out of the room.
Leon started to follow.
Aria pulled him back.
"No. Let him go."
Leon stared at her."But—"
"He needs time to accept it. I disappeared for eleven years. His heart won't accept it in one day."
Leon's anger softened.
They both walked home after school ended.
They didn't see Aiden leaving campus alone, clenching his fists.
Somewhere Hidden
Ryana sat in a quiet room with Ryusei.
"She came to the school too," Ryana said sharply. "We must make things move faster."
Ryusei smiled lazily."As long as Aiden hates her, everything is simple."
Ryana smirked."He already does."
She glanced at her phone.
She knew Aiden liked a girl in class.
She used that girl.
Used her fear.
Used her background.
And soon…
Aiden's reputation would be stained again.
Completely blackened.
And Aria would walk right into Ryana's trap.
On the Other Hand…
Aiden walked into a deserted alley behind the school.
He closed his eyes.
A dark aura swirled around him.
His master's power glowed faintly in his palms.
"I will avenge my sister," he whispered."No matter what it takes."
Back at the Titan Mansion
Aria stared out the car window.
Her heart heavy.
"Tomorrow," she whispered to herself,"I'll make him recognize me."
But she didn't know…
Ryana was already a step ahead.
And she had already prepared the perfect weapon…