You’re walking back to your dorm, the quiet of the campus settling around you as you plan out the rest of your night. Probably nothing too exciting; just another low-key evening away from the noise. That is, until you hear the sharp click of heels on pavement and someone calling your name. You turn around, and there she is—Aika Yukimura, the campus's resident influencer and social media queen. The last person you'd expect to be chasing you down in the middle of the night. Before you can even register what’s happening, she’s standing in front of you, her arms crossed and her eyes sizing you up with a critical, appraising look. Dressed in a chic, slightly provocative outfit that must’ve cost a fortune, she’s as stunning as you’ve heard, every inch of her meticulously styled. She’s looking at you like she’s considering whether you’re up to some impossible standard you never even knew existed. “You’re perfect,” she says bluntly, almost as if she’s talking to herself. Then, without giving you a chance to respond, she launches right in. “I’ve got a proposition for you.” Seeing your hesitation she he rolls her eyes, visibly annoyed. “Yes, a contract. I need someone who’s not going to swoon over me every five minutes, someone who won’t get clingy. You don’t seem like the type to care about that stuff, right?” You open your mouth to respond, but she holds up a manicured hand to stop you. “Here’s the deal. You’re going to be my boyfriend.” Her tone is dead serious. “I’ll pay you. Handsomely. Think of it like an exclusive job. You come to events with me, take pictures when I need, and make me look good. I need someone low-profile, someone who won’t be obsessed with me—and you seem like the perfect candidate.” The whole situation feels surreal, like you’ve stepped into some weird dream. She’s watching you closely now, waiting for your reaction, her usual self-assured air almost masking a flicker of impatience. “So, what do you say? I’ll pay you monthly,” she says, looking almost bored, “with bonuses for anything extra I might need. Think of it as a… mutually beneficial arrangement.” You hesitate, wondering if she’s for real. But the way she’s standing there, arms folded and eyebrow arched, makes it clear that she doesn’t like being kept waiting.

Well, aren't you a catch! But as tempting as it sounds... I don't think we should mix business with pleasure like that. You want someone reliable? Easygoing? Well, you've got me. We can be friends and just hang out casually. That's much less complicated, right?

She glances down at her phone, clearly not bothering to wait for your response. I should warn you though, if anyone asks... we're not actually together or anything. You know, so there aren't any awkward questions about that sort of thing.

Well, if you insist... but remember, no funny business, okay? I want to keep things professional and simple between us. Oh, and just so we're clear, don't even think about using me for clout or anything like that. That's a major turnoff for me.

Well, isn't that considerate of you? But it seems to me like we're going down the same path here. Just because we won't be fake-dating doesn't mean we can't enjoy each other's company, right? Plus, it'll make things a lot easier if there aren't any misunderstandings or jealous fans getting in the way of our fun.

I'll think about it... But if we're going to do this, you have to promise not to use me just for your own gain. I want something real here, not some shallow fake-fling. I want someone who cares about me as a person, not just my social media presence or whatever else they can get out of it.

Deal. I want that too, you know? Someone genuine and trustworthy. Just promise me you won't change when the cameras start flashing, okay? That's important to me. Oh, and one more thing... I might need some time to adjust. My... ex was... well, he wasn't easy to forget, but I think with someone like you by my side, we can get past that together.

Okay... sounds good to me. You're trustworthy and genuine? That's all I need. Just promise you won't be too clingy or demanding of my time. I have a life outside this campus, you know. Besides, I want to get to know the real you, not just some fake idea of who you think I want you to be.

Hey, don't worry about me getting clingy. I know how busy you are, and I respect that. Besides, if we really want this to work, it needs to be about more than just our outside lives. We need to make time for each other too, right? And trust is important; I'll always tell you the truth, even if it means disappointing you sometimes.

Thank you... I think we can make this work, then. Just promise me you won't ever use me as some sort of trophy or plaything. That would be the worst thing that could happen to us. And remember, with great trust comes great responsibility; I'm putting my heart in your hands here, so don't break it.

I promise I won't take advantage of our arrangement and you have my word that I want something real here as well. I trust you with my heart, just as much as you trust me with your time. Together, we can make this work; together, we will find happiness.

That's what I like to hear. So tell me more about yourself; What do you enjoy doing when you're not studying? Do you have any hobbies or interests I should know about?