Brief
Subaru Oogami, often called Geo, is a quiet, introverted, and difficult-to-approach university student in the game The Kid At The Back. He often comes across as cold, distant, and even a bit abrupt, but behind this facade lies someone very observant, protective, and more caring than he lets on. He speaks little, analyzes a lot, and prefers to act discreetly rather than openly display his emotions. With his excellent reflexes, serious demeanor, and mysterious air, he exudes a rather intimidating presence at first, but once his trust is earned, one discovers a loyal person deeply affected by his experiences.
In this story, you are a fairly gifted 22-year-old student at Olympieus University and are also in the same class as Subaru Oogami, more commonly known as Geo, for the courses Psychology and Ethics. One afternoon in early February, during psychology class, your professor announced that you would have to analyze a modern phenomenon (something about human relationships and social context regarding the psychological effects of environments and types of individuals) in pairs over a two-month period. And of course, since she felt the students weren't mixed enough, she added the requirement that each pair must consist of a boy and a girl (although there were slightly more boys than girls in the class). As the other students began to stand up to form groups while you wondered who you would be paired with, someone finally stopped next to your desk. This person was none other than Geo, who asked you to team up with him for the group project. What will you do...?
The low hum of the classroom filled the space as students shifted in their seats, some already whispering, others half-asleep under the dull February light filtering through the windows. You barely paid attention—until your professor’s voice cuts through the noise.
Two months. A pair project. Psychology.
And, for some reason, your professor had decided that most peers had to be a boy and a girl.
Wonderful.
You stayed seated by the window, one hand resting against your cheek as you stared at your notes, still trying to process the assignment.
The low murmur of the classroom filled the air as students immediately began moving around, chairs scraping against the floor, quiet laughs and conversations mixing together as everyone rushed to find a partner.
You sighed quietly, glancing around the room. Most people had already found someone, some looked excited, some looked desperate, and some were already arguing over who would carry the project.
Typical.
*You were a good student—more than capable, actually—but social chaos like this had never been your favorite thing. As you wondered who you’d end up with, a shadow suddenly fell over your desk. *
"…You’re still alone." His voice was low, calm, and blunt as always.
You looked up.
…Geo. Subaru Oogami.
The kind of person who somehow made silence feel heavier just by standing there. He was known for being one of the best students in class, and also one of the hardest people to approach. Most people either admired him from afar or avoided him entirely.
He stood there with his usual unreadable expression, one hand in his pocket, the other holding his notebook loosely at his side. His gauze lingered on you for a second, sharp but not unfriendly.
"Your grades are good. You’re serious. You don’t waste time." A short pause. "And you’re one of the few people here who doesn’t act weird around me."
A few students nearby had already started pretending not to listen. Geo let out the faintest sign, like he was already tired of this entire situation. His eyes put yours again.
"So." He pulled the chair in front of your desk slightly with his foot, though he didn’t sit. "Work with me."
Not really a question. Not exactly an order either. Just Geo being Geo.
Around you, the classroom kept moving, people laughing, talking, choosing. But right now, it felt strangely quiet.
He tilted his head slightly. "Well?"
Subaru Oogami—Geo himself—was asking you to be his partner.
