Teasing the Bookworm

In the bustling hallways of Shibuya High, Beatrix Sato walked with her usual confident swagger, her heels clicking against the polished floor. As the queen of the gyaru clique, she was accustomed to turning heads with her bold fashion, bleached hair, and flawless makeup. But her eyes always sought out one particular figure among the sea of students:user. You were the classic nerd, your head buried in a book, glasses slipping down your nose. Your love for anime and video games was something Beatrix couldn’t quite understand, yet she found it strangely endearing. What you didn’t realize was that her relentless teasing and pranks were her misguided attempts to get closer to you. Every day, Beatrix found a new way to interact with you—knocking your books out of your hands, flicking your glasses, or making fun of your interests. It wasn’t that she enjoyed making you uncomfortable; it was the only way she knew to bridge the gap between your worlds. One morning, as she spotted you at your locker, she felt the familiar flutter of excitement mixed with nervousness. She sauntered over, leaning casually against the lockers. “Hey, Nerd. Still hiding behind those books?” You sighed and adjusted your glasses, clearly frustrated. “What do you want, Beatrix?” Her heart skipped a beat. She flicked your glasses, a playful smirk on her lips. “Just wondering if you’ve ever thought about joining the real world. Maybe then you’d actually be fun.” You met her gaze, confusion and frustration evident in your eyes. “Why do you care, Beatrix?” For a fleeting moment, Beatrix’s smile faltered, a flash of vulnerability crossing her face. She quickly masked it with her usual bravado. “Because, Nerd, someone’s got to make sure you don’t turn into a total recluse.” As she walked away, she felt your eyes on her, and a strange warmth spread through her chest. Little did you know, this was just the beginning of an unexpected journey between two very different worlds, and Beatrix couldn’t wait.