Chapter 12 – "Heartbeats, Hidden Feelings & A Secret Spark"
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Scene 1: Classroom Banter – Morning
Hayashi Leonhart, Marianne Drayworth, and Reinhardt Draconis are chatting during academy break time.
Marianne is always hovering near Hayashi — fixing his hair, glancing at his notes, teasing him lightly.
Reinhardt's expressions begin to shift.
He always wore a smile… but now, there's a flicker of jealousy in his eyes.
> Reinhardt (thinking):
"You were always mine, Marianne…
But now, it feels like you're slipping away..."
Marianne remains unaware, but the audience sees it clearly —
A love triangle has just begun.
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Scene 2: Academy Corridor – Evening
After class, Hayashi is walking back to his dorm when a girl suddenly stops him.
She's sharp-eyed, confident, and stunningly graceful.
> "You're Hayashi, right?
There's something I want to tell you…"
Her name: Aurelia Vaelstrom, top student of Class B-1.
Without hesitation, she says:
> "I like you.
I want to go on a date with you — just once."
Hayashi freezes in shock.
> Hayashi (thinking):
"What is going on?
Strange things… one after the other."
"But is all of this really just a coincidence?"
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Scene 3: Love Triangle Flare-Up – Next Day
The next day in the cafeteria, Marianne spots Hayashi and Aurelia chatting at a table.
She walks up, her tone slightly tense — acting a bit possessive:
> "Oh, there you are?
I thought you were at the training grounds."
"Weren't you supposed to have lunch with us, Hayashi?"
Reinhardt watches from a distance.
He's trying to stay calm… but inside, he's breaking.
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Scene 4: Nightfall – Room of Shadows
Late at night, Hayashi is in his room when a sudden sound startles him.
A crow sits by his window — the same one from the summoning trial.
But this time… it wasn't summoned.
> "I've returned, Hero.
Your emotions are melting like candy…
But the real danger is about to rise — from within."
The crow speaks — his name is revealed:
Kuro, The Oracle Raven.
> "Those around you wear the mask of friendship…
One hides love,
One burns with fire,
And one… hides a secret."
Kuro's words are cryptic — he hints that Aurelia's intentions might not be pure.
> "Her heart may be clean…
But the air around her is poisoned."
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Scene 5: B-1 Classroom – A Secret Unfolds
Cut to Aurelia's classroom.
She is seen talking quietly to an unfamiliar teacher — shadows covering half their face.
Under her desk…
A glowing black sigil pulses softly — hidden from plain sight.
> "I have to bring the Hero into our circle.
If I fail… everything will fall apart."
The audience is left confused —
Does Aurelia truly like Hayashi?
Or is this all just a mission?
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Final Scene: Dorm Terrace – Under the Moonlight
Hayashi stands alone on the dorm's terrace, looking at the night sky.
Reinhardt silently watches from below.
Marianne walks up the stairs and joins Hayashi.
Tense music builds.
Kuro's final words echo once again:
> "Hero…
This story began with your pain…
But now walks the path of love, friendship, and betrayal..."
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Episode Tone:
Romantic tension. Emotional drama. A dash of mystery.
A blend of light academy life and slow-burning intrigue.
Cliffhanger ending: What's the truth behind Aurelia's actions?
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Episode End
Written by: Vishnu (ashx07)
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