Before long, two distinctly different figures came walking down the tree-lined path, one behind the other.
The boy in front carried a large backpack, his steps light and strong. His shoulders swayed slightly as he walked, and he radiated an irrepressible youthful energy.
Before Yu Haibara reached the school gates, his gaze swept over the row of second-years. His eyes immediately lit up, and he ran over, his footsteps crisp and loud.
He showed none of the awkwardness or nerves of a new student meeting his seniors for the first time. He stopped right in front of them, straightened his back firmly, and bent into a respectful bow. The bow was proper and sincere, and his voice rang out with boundless energy:
"Hello, second-year seniors! I'm Yu Haibara, a new first-year! I look forward to learning from you all!"
He raised his head after speaking, his sparkling eyes sweeping over every senior in front of him. A frank, warm smile never left his lips, and there was no hiding his enthusiasm.
The boy following close behind walked at a slow, steady pace. His uniform was impeccably neat, his collar and cuffs fitted precisely, without a single wrinkle.
He stopped beside Yu Haibara and bowed as well, his tone flat and even. "Kento Nanami, a new first-year. I look forward to learning from you."
Looking at Qingxiao at the very front, Yu Haibara felt a little nervous. This senior looks so fierce. He's so tall and muscular.
Kento Nanami unconsciously shifted half a step toward Yu Haibara, deliberately avoiding Qingxiao's gaze and instinctively keeping his distance.
The next second, Satoru Gojo, who had been leaning against a stone pillar, abruptly straightened up. He clapped his hands, interrupting their thoughts, and exclaimed loudly, "Great, the new guys are finally here! We never