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Chapter 1 - First Day

Oliver Miki sat by the window, staring outside. Morning light filled the room, but there was no interest on his face.

Miki: Life is pure pain...

A voice came from beside him.

Bhoot: Same here.

Miki: Boys treat me badly.

Bhoot: Even girls are rude to me.

Miki: Nobody takes me seriously in class.

Bhoot: Nobody takes me seriously either.

Oliver turned his head and suddenly noticed the ghost floating in front of him.

Miki: Aaaah!

Bhoot: Aaaah!

Miki: What are you doing here?!

Bhoot: What did I do?!

Miki: Why are you here?

Bhoot: Eat rice with milk and banana.

Miki: With what?

Bhoot: With your hand.

Miki: What?

Bhoot: Nose butter.

Miki: Seriously?

Bhoot: I was joking. Why are you angry?

The ghost floated a little closer.

Bhoot: Oliver, you should go to school.

Miki: I go to school and you steal food from the fridge? You're coming with me too.

Bhoot: Fine. Let's go. Being late on the first day won't look good.

Oliver picked up his bag, adjusted his red tie, and wore his black blazer over a blue shirt and green pants. Then he closed the door and left.

As soon as he arrived at school, a few seniors were standing in the corridor. One of them intentionally bumped into him.

Senior 1: Can't you watch where you're walking?

Oliver remained calm. Just then, the ghost became visible in front of the seniors.

Senior 2: W-What is that?!

Senior 3: A ghost?!

Bhoot: I'm only doing Oliver's safety check.

The seniors stepped back in fear. Oliver said quietly—

Miki: From today, you're my school escort.

Bhoot: Scaring people isn't bad 😄👻

Oliver entered the classroom and sat at the last bench. The ghost floated at the back of the room.

A few moments later, the teacher entered.

Teacher: Today is the first class. Everyone will introduce themselves.

One by one, students stood up and said their names.

A girl from the front row stood up.

Maria: I am Maria Islam.

The teacher nodded and asked her to sit. Then he looked toward the back.

Teacher: The boy with blue hair and red eyes—what is your introduction?

Everyone turned around. Oliver slowly stood up.

Miki: I am Oliver Miki.

Teacher: Are you from Japan?

Miki: Yes, sir.

Teacher: Sit down.

Oliver sat again. Some students whispered quietly.

From beside him, the ghost spoke softly—

Bhoot: Good introduction.

Miki: Be quiet.

After some time, the tiffin bell rang 🔔. The classroom became noisy as everyone opened their lunch boxes.

Oliver took out his own lunch box. The ghost floated down.

Bhoot: What did you bring today?

Miki: Not for you.

Bhoot: I'm inspecting.

When Oliver opened it, there was rice, egg, and vegetables.

Bhoot: Respectable menu.

Just then, two boys came and stood near him.

Boy 1: You're the new student?

Miki: Yes.

Boy 2: Why are you always so quiet?

Miki: Habit.

Boy 1: Aren't you going outside?

Miki: I'm fine here.

At that moment, the ghost became visible beside them again.

Bhoot: He's eating. Don't disturb him.

Boy 2: Ghost?!

Both boys quickly ran toward the corridor.

Bhoot: Social interaction successful 😄👻

Miki: You made the situation worse.

At that moment, Maria appeared at the classroom door with her lunch box.

Maria: Can I sit here?

Oliver looked at her for a few seconds.

Miki: Yes, you can.

Maria sat in front of him and opened her lunch box.

Bhoot: Interesting...

Miki: Quiet.

Maria frowned.

Maria: Did you say something?

Miki: No... nothing.

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