Chapter 1: The Gacha Boss of Class 2-B

The morning bell rings, piercing the chaotic din of Class 2-B. However, the moment Ryuu Kuroda steps through the doorway, an immediate and suffocating silence falls over the room.

Ryuu slumps into his seat at his desk and hurriedly retrieves his phone. The highly anticipated new gacha raid event is finally live, but desperation sets in as his virtual team takes catastrophic damage. He desperately needs the rare healer to survive. Hunched intensely over the glowing screen, his brow knits together in deep concentration, causing the prominent scar across his face to stretch taut. He breathes heavily, his throat painfully dry from the overwhelming social anxiety churning within him.

"Don't die", Ryuu mutters under his breath, though his nervous voice emerges as a terrifying, raspy growl.

Across the stifling classroom, students tremble in sheer terror.

"Look at his eyes", one student whispers frantically.

"He plots a hit", another shakes, barely able to contain their dread.

"I hear he destroys entire gangs alone", a third student pales.

Suddenly, the digital boss unleashes a devastating ultimate attack. The tiny screen flashes a brilliant, fatal red before fading to the game-over screen. Ryuu sighs, letting out a deep, soul-crushing sound of utter exhaustion. Seeking momentary relief, he cracks his knuckles. The sharp pops echo like gunshots in the dead-quiet room.

Startled by the sudden noise of a dropped book from a boy in the back row, Ryuu snaps his head up, his eyes widening in pure panic. Misinterpreting his sudden gaze entirely, the students in the back row immediately bow in submission, desperately begging for their lives. Cold sweat beads on Ryuu's forehead. He has absolutely no idea why they always act like this around him; in reality, he just mourns his tragically lost digital loot.

The heavy classroom door slides open, punctuated by the sharp clack of polished shoes. Reina Arisugawa steps inside. As the Disciplinary President, she stands exceptionally tall. Her uniform is immaculately crisp, and she radiates an intimidating aura that commands unquestionable respect. The trembling students instantly part for her as she walks with lethal purpose straight toward Ryuu.

Ryuu freezes, his heart pounding a frantic rhythm against his ribs. To him, she is the terrifying final boss of the school.

"Ryuu Kuroda", Reina says, her voice chillingly calm. "I see you establish dominance early today".

Internal panic consumes Ryuu. She definitely sees his phone, and she knows he plays video games during homeroom. He is in massive trouble.

"I cannot allow your syndicate to operate here", she continues seamlessly.

Ryuu cannot muster a single word. His anxious throat locks up completely, leaving him to glare at her out of pure, paralyzed terror. Defeated, he slowly slides his phone face down onto the wooden desk.

Reina smirks knowingly. She leans in dangerously close, firmly placing her slender hands on the edge of his desk.

"The silent type", she says smoothly. "I respect that".

Ryuu sweats profusely, entirely convinced he expects immediate suspension.

"But mark my words", Reina whispers, her eyes locking onto his. "I will be the one to tame you!".

Ryuu merely stares back in silent agony. More than anything in the world, he just wants to go home.