Raphtalia was a pretty and beautiful girl in her school. The Demi-Human society appreciates her because of her performances in school. Being one of the top students in the school, her parents became very proud of her. The amount of support that she gets when she works hard on her work helps Raphtalia throughout her day. In natural terms, basically, the Demi-Humans love her.

Raphtalia has the tendency to help anyone with a smile. Whether if it was assisting the teachers with their supplies, getting a cat out of the tree, or helping a child with their bruises; she will help anyone that is in need of assistance. Kind, benevolent smiles, and smart were all the traits that described Raphtalia. However, there is one thing that the Demi-Humans don't know about Raphtalia.

...She is-no, let's wait a bit before telling…

Melromarc Academy was one of the most prestigious schools in its nation. While that is a thing, there is one thing that Demi-Humans hate about the school: it's the problem humans have against the Demi-Humans. To the humans in Melromarc, they only see Demi-Humans as a stepping stone. This angered many Demi-Humans, while some of the Demi-Humans students went on riots about how unfair they would be treated when attending school. A huge majority of them had to deal with bullying from their upperclassmen.

However, this was not Raphtalia. Because Raphtalia was basically the representation of an ideal Demi-Human, not a single person has touched her. Of course, if they were to do that, then I'm sure that the Demi-Humans would do the best in their power to hunt that person or group down. Raphtalia was their goddess, and none shall touch her without punishment coming to them. They would want her to be pure; nothing shall taint the smile that Raphtalia shows to everyone in the morning.

There was no peace between the two species. While they do coexist, they do not appreciate each other's existence. Well, besides Raphtalia. She treats everyone as an equal person. It matters not if they were human, a person is a person to Raphtalia.

After all, she's in-

"Raphtalia-chan, can you let me borrow your homework again?" These words came from her childhood friend, Keel. Because of her tomboyish act, everyone simply thought that she was a boy at first look. Keel was already used to this treatment ever since she was young. With her dad raising her as a boy, how wouldn't someone get confused about her appearance? Now, being a high schooler, as she's trying to get rid of that problem, she is allowing her black and white hair to grow long as the years go by.

"Again, Keel-kun? Other than letting you copy it, I'll help you with the work." Raphtalia couldn't get angry at her childhood friend. Other than her bratty personality, that's basically how she was. Lazy and bratty. But when it comes to helping Raphtalia, it's a whole different story.

"Yay! Thanks, Raphtalia-chan!" Keel raised her hands in excitement, appreciating the fact that Raphtalia was willing to help her with her homework.

"You know, Keel-kun, you shouldn't be acting like that. You have to learn to do things on your own." Raphtalia's other childhood friend, Rifana, was more of a girly person compared to Keel. She'll love to gossip about love and boys like the usual high school girls these days.

"Rifana-chan, I know how to do things on my own! It's… just a matter of time for when I want to do something productive, that's all!" Keel pouted her cheeks as she looked back at Rifana.

"Oh boy, I'm worried for any boy that would even dare to go out with you. Have mercy on their souls, God." She closed her eyes and put her hands together as if she was making a prayer to God.

"Hey! I'm sure there's someone out there that cares about the outside and not the inside!"

"Keel-kun, I think you're using that phrase wrong…" Raphtalia laughed as she heard her childhood friends bicker with one another. As they walked towards the school, she was greeted by many Demi-Humans along the way.

"Alright, I think that's enough bickering for today, girls. We're going to have to focus or we're going to be late for school." Raphtalia reminded. There was a time where Raphtalia was able to reach the school but her friends were missing. Instead of entering the school, she searched for them, only to find them conversing with one another about something she doesn't remember.

"Speaking about boys, do you have something in mind, Raphtalia-chan~?" Rifana teased, wanting to know about the potential crush she has in mind.

"H-huh? B-boys in mind? I-I'm busy with school, I don't have time for that!" Raphtalia's blushing face went against every single word that she says, causing Rifana to giggle.

"So you do have someone in mind~?You didn't deny it, so you at least have someone in mind, huh~?" Keel was shocked enough to even say anything for the moment.

"I-I told you, I don't-" Raphtalia tried her best to look at different things in her view that would make her calm down. Turns out, this wasn't helping her at all. Raphtalia wasn't aware of the fact that they arrived at the school.

"Oh, would you look at that? We're at school, I can't wait to see the guy that you have your eyes on." Rifana giggled before walking in front of her. Raphtalia only sighed as she put on a smile.

"Good morning!" Raphtalia waved at the person who greeted her. This was a routine to Raphtalia now. She greets everyone and keep on walking. It didn't matter if some of the Humans glared at her, she only kept waving and smiling.

"Hey, watch where you're going." A male human with black hair had accidentally bumped into her. It wasn't Raphtalia's fault, he hadn't watch where he was going so he had put the blame on her. Looking at his face, Raphtalia could easily tell that he was cold in personality. It was the early morning, why would someone even act like this at this time?

"S-sorry, I wasn't paying attention. Are you-" It took Raphtalia a second to process who she was talking to…

Naofumi Iwatani, the person who is hated by most people in the school. No because of how he looks, but because of the rumors that were about him. The most important one being that he had tried to force Malty, the daughter of the principal, into something that she didn't want. Well, before, Naofumi and Malty had went out a long time ago, until they had broken up after the rumor started. Whether it was true or not, Raphtalia didn't care.

It was because Raphtalia-

"Just don't let it happen again." Naofumi had left her standing there with a small blush on her face. Rifana and Keel was next to her, noticing the interaction between the two.

"Naofumi Iwatani, huh? Not the best of choices, but still, I think if you can go past that rude behavior of his, then you can probably go out with him." Raphtalia automatically looked back at Rifana where she could see the blushing face of Raphtalia.

"I don't like him! He's… he's just...!" Raphtalia tried to find the words to get out of the situation, but she couldn't. The face that Rifana was making was making her feel even more weird.

"Oh, don't be like that Raphtalia-chan~! Don't worry, 'it's just a small crush', right?" Rifana continued to tease her as Keel looked at Naofumi's disappearing figure with a glare.

"That was rude of him! He just bumped into you and put the blame on you! He deserves to apologize!" Keel wasn't liking Naofumi already. First, he is said to force Malty into a 'situation' that she didn't like, and second, he was rude to Raphtalia.

"Keel-kun, it's fine. Don't worry about it." Raphtalia tried to reassure Keel that everything was fine, but Keel had grabbed her hand and looked at her with concerning eyes.

"No, it's not fine! Raphtalia, make him apologize or I'll-"

"Keel-kun, as much as I agree with you, I can't. The scene is over and it will be for the best of us to just let it go." Keel looked reluctant, but she dropped it.

"See you at class, Raphtalia!" Keel and Rifana had waved their goodbyes as she found the class that she was supposed to attend. Before that, she paused before opening the door.

Her heart started to race as she remembered the scene that happened only a few minutes ago. Not only had they touched shoulders, but they had talked to one another as well! Because of that, her heart started racing. His black hair, his analyzing eyes, his tone of voice, everything about him had screamed out to Raphtalia.

That's because Raphtalia's in love with a Human…

And that Human… was Naofumi Iwatani...