Spiral Academy

"Perhaps that's why I've been feeling a bit more outspoken lately, don't you think?" Ryoshu pondered aloud, his brow furrowing in contemplation as he stared into the mirror, seeking answers that seemed to elude him.

The notion of his newfound assertiveness lingered in his mind like a persistent echo, refusing to be silenced.

"Could it be because I secretly have a crush on a girl my own age?" he mused, the thought weaving its tendrils into the fabric of his consciousness.

"But then again, my real age is 22... would that make me somewhat of a lolicon?" The question hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow of uncertainty over his thoughts and leaving him grappling with the implications of his conflicting emotions.

Shaking his head to dispel the disquieting musings threatening to consume him, Ryoshu shifted his focus to more immediate concerns. He meticulously concluded his morning ritual in the bathroom with a resigned sigh, methodically attending to his skincare regimen.

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