Chapter:3 Targeted Together

As Ai and Ren's friendship blossomed, so too did the rumors and gossip among their classmates. Jealousy and resentment simmered beneath the surface as they watched the bond between the two outsiders grow stronger with each passing day.

Before long, the bullies who had once targeted Ai turned their sights on Ren as well. Together, they endured taunts, insults, and even physical violence, their friendship serving as a beacon of light in the midst of the darkness that surrounded them.

But despite the hardships they faced, Ai and Ren refused to let their tormentors break them. Together, they found strength in each other's presence, a silent solidarity that spoke volumes.