@TheMaskedRebel_ Well, its only natural. I want to apply for student council and even if I did not, I don't wish to lose my scholarship.
Perhaps good grades aren't a necessity for them but it is for me.
"I'm a second year, I just transferred here not too long ago. I must say, you seem a lot more switched on than the other first years, I've hardly seen any with their heads in books"
@TheMaskedRebel_ Which class are you in Ren-Kun, I am a first year.
[Makoto is struggling to make conversation, its certainly way more natural when she is with Haru.]
"Well, if you insist Makoto. It is a relief to be able to drop the formalities"
(Ren's face was a little surprised to see Makoto's bento box so filled with life)
@TheMaskedRebel_ Ah, then please call me Makoto. No need to be so formal.
[Makoto said, opening up her lunch box. It was a cute bento, today's themes was buchimaru!]
"Please, call me Ren! It's nice to meet you Niijima, any questions you have just feel free to ask."
(Ren's pleasant expression remained, still wondering how she had not heard about him)
@TheMaskedRebel_ No, not at all.
[She said, her expression remained neutral. She might be a bit excited at the prospect of making another friend but she didn't get her hopes up.]
Nice to meet you Amamya-kun
@TheMaskedRebel_ I haven't....
[No one really talks to her, so she doesn't hear any of the gossip going around school.]
My friend usually doesn't eat at school...
"Hey, I'm Ren Amamiya. It's nice to meet you... You've probably heard all the gossip about me."
(Ren sits down next to his new acquaintance)
"So, how come you're not sat with anyone?"
@TheMaskedRebel_ Ah, no I am not waiting for anyone.
[Makoto said, patting the spot next to her. She didn't know this person so they likely weren't from her class.]
Niijima Makoto, nice to meet you.
(Ren walks up to Makoto, also not having anyone to be with during the break in the day. He's not sure what compelled him to approach, but he did)
"Hey, you're not saving any of these seats are you?"
(Ren flashes a smile, trying not to intrude)
Hm..? Oh, no. I already captured the pose I needed.
*He chuckles slightly*
You have this certain… ambience… to the way you carry yourself outside of mementos. I simply wanted to observe that again.
"I'm glad of that. We're grateful to have it here. Anything else I can do to help you?"
(Ren finishes pouring his coffee before awkwardly scratching the back of his head)
"You don't need me to pose for you again do you?"
You are quite alright, Ren. Do not worry.
I thought I would stop by and observe the painting again… It really does suit the atmosphere, and I am happy it is here…
*he leans against the table, observing him intently*
"It's fine, let me do it... Oh, and please forgive me for not exactly being prepared for visitors, I wasn't expecting anyone this early."
(Ren would then go upstairs for a couple of minutes before coming back, more appropriately presented for visitors)
"Sorry for the wait"