The sun was spilling golden light over the sprawling campus of Sakura University, and a nervous first-year student named Kai was clutching his backpack, trying to find his classroom. He was small, a bit clumsy, and always overthinking, which made him a perfect target for teasing—but also perfect for friendship in unexpected ways.
As Kai stepped into the classroom, his eyes landed on a group of students sitting together, laughing loudly. They seemed like a storm of energy—messy hair, bright uniforms, and backpacks decorated with stickers of robots, cats, and cherry blossoms.
"Hey! You're the new guy, right?" a girl with short pink hair and sparkling eyes called out. Mika, the unofficial leader of the group, grinned mischievously.
Kai nodded nervously.
"You're lucky," said a tall, lanky boy with blue-dyed hair, Riku, "you just joined the Worst Squad."
"The… worst squad?" Kai repeated, blinking.
"Yes," Mika said, waving a hand dramatically. "We're the champions of failure, the masters of messing up, and proud of it! And we protect each other, no matter what."
Kai wasn't sure whether to laugh or panic, but something about their energy made him want to stay.
Riku leaned closer, smirking. "Don't worry, newbie. Here, failing isn't shameful. It's an adventure."
And so began Kai's journey into friendship, laughter, heartbreak, and lessons that no exam could ever teach.
Little did they know, this semester would test them in ways that would make their bond unbreakable—and turn their failures into stories they'd laugh about for the rest of their lives.