The next morning at Nova High felt normal.
Too normal.
Kai walked through the school gate with his usual calm expression, hands in his pockets.
Yesterday was close, he thought.
Too close.
He made his way to class, ignoring the usual noise of students talking about fights and rankings.
Just as he sat down—
The classroom door opened.
A staff member stepped inside.
"Is there a student named Kai?"
Kai looked up.
"…Yeah?"
The staff member's expression was serious.
"The Headmaster wants to see you."
The entire class went silent.
Leo's eyes widened.
"The Headmaster?! What did you do?" he whispered.
Kai shrugged slowly.
"I have no idea…"
But deep down…
He had a bad feeling.
—
The Headmaster's office was located at the top floor of the main building.
Kai stood in front of a large wooden door.
He took a breath.
Then knocked.
"Come in."
Kai opened the door and stepped inside.
The office was quiet and elegant.
Behind a large desk sat the Headmaster of Nova High.
An older man with sharp eyes and a calm but powerful presence.
Kai could feel it immediately.
He's strong, Kai thought.
"Sit," the Headmaster said.
Kai sat down.
The Headmaster studied him carefully.
"You are Kai. The new student."
Kai nodded.
"Yes, sir."
There was a moment of silence.
Then the Headmaster spoke again.
"You've been involved in several incidents since your arrival."
Kai scratched his head.
"Not really my fault…"
The Headmaster ignored the comment.
"Fights. Attention from Top Ten members. Unusual behavior."
Kai stayed quiet.
The Headmaster leaned forward slightly.
"And yet… your records show that you are powerless."
Kai smiled a little.
"That's correct."
The room became silent.
The Headmaster's eyes locked onto Kai's.
For a moment…
It felt like he could see through everything.
Then—
"Be careful, Kai."
Kai blinked.
"Sir?"
The Headmaster leaned back in his chair.
"Nova High is not a place for secrets."
Kai's expression didn't change.
But inside…
He understood the warning.
The Headmaster looked out the window.
"You may leave."
Kai stood up slowly.
"Thank you, sir."
As he reached the door—
The Headmaster spoke one last time.
"I will be watching you."
Kai paused for a second.
Then walked out.
—
Outside the office, Kai sighed quietly.
"Well… that's not good."
Because now…
Even the Headmaster of Nova High had started to notice him.