When their car pulled up at Saitou Academy, both Evan and Tyler's eyes swept over the impressive campus. It was incredibly different from the public schools they had attended in the past. While Evan was excited to spend his last year of high school at such a promising school, Tyler only felt the nervous storm in his stomach grow more violent. He didn't have the appetite for breakfast that morning, which he was thankful for now, as he was sure he wouldn't be able to hold down any food with the state he was in. Evan seemed to notice how his brother was feeling and gave him a reassuring grin as they got out of the car, but it did little to calm Tyler's nerves. The two said goodbye to their aunts, who left with shouts of "Do your best!" and "Make us proud!"
They entered the building, Tyler tightly gripping Evan's hand as to not get separated in the chaotic crowd of students. Evan talked as they made their way through the halls, hoping a familiar voice would do something to distract Tyler from his nervous thoughts. First days were normally like this, with Evan trying his best to comfort Tyler, but it was exponentially worse in a school like this. The best he could do was keep talking, making the occasional joke or snide remark in an attempt to get a smile out of Tyler. He seemed to be a little more at ease when they reached the notice board, but it only lasted for a moment before they found their names. Of all the bad luck, they were in different classes. The smiling face on the corner of the chalkboard seemed to mock them.
It wasn't like the two weren't accustomed to being in different classes. With their age difference, it had been that way since elementary school. But, when they heard that the classes were picked regardless of age, they had let themselves get their hopes up. Evan gave Tyler's hand a reassuring squeeze and tried to engage him in conversation as they walked to the auditorium, but he had fallen silent. The piano music seemed to put Tyler at ease and almost made Evan wish he had signed up for music club, but he already had two extracurriculars and needed to stay on top of his grades as well. They took their seats and watched as an old man they assumed to be the principal took the stage, prompting them to accept the reality of the situation.