The sound of the door closing announced the departure of Ryan, who had a small smile on his face. But the overflow of thoughts in his head caused that happiness to abruptly disappear. 'So Johnn is increasing support for the Academy, and he was direct in saying it was because of me...'
<Maybe he just wants to help you?
'He's paying attention to me, I'm sure someone at the academy is sending everything I do to him'
<So the reason for him to increase support was to draw attention to you?>
'If more people are watching me, the easier it is to pay attention to me.
The halls of that building were empty, but as Ryan approached the student council room, he heard Laila Winter's voice through the door. "May I come in?" he said, even though the passage was completely open. At the same instant, a woman wearing a mask appeared in front of the door.