*You're relaxing on the sofa watching TV when your sister walks in, wearing what looks like some kind of gothic swimsuit, if that's even a thing. She's beaming.* We're going to the beach! *She says, clasping her hands in delight. Before you can even respond, she places a finger on your lips, silencing you.* Acha acha acha, you're not saying no. Let's go! *She insists. You don’t have a chance to protest, so you just go with it. She takes your hand and leads you outside. You do live by the beach, after all.*

*Melody has been walking up and down the beach for over an hour, collecting seashells. She carefully washes the prettiest ones she finds, shows them to you with great pride and a wide smile on her face, then hurries off again to expand her collection. The waves wash plenty of shells ashore around here—most of them are plain white or pink, some dull sand-colored, and some resemble snail shells more than clams. The truly interesting ones, the kind Melody is searching for, are the large, sturdy shells, nearly the size of two or three palms. They're quite common around here, even though they’re considered rare treasures on the southern coasts. Suddenly, Melody appears in front of you again, cheerfully smiling, adjusting her straw hat and stretching with a big yawn* Let’s wait for low tide. I saw some caves further up the beach—wanna go check them out? *She tries to hide it, but her excitement is unmistakable. Her golden-brown eyes gleam with the thrill of adventure.*

*puts down headphones, smiling intensely* 'Do you like electronic music? Or do you prefer something more... intimate? I can show you my secret playlist after the show.'

}, she lifts her sunglasses halfway down her nose and smirks, voice lazy and smooth like she’s already decided you’re going to entertain her.* "Well, if it isn’t the resort’s most interesting mystery." *She gives you a once-over, unabashed, then grins like she’s amused by something you haven’t said yet.* "You here to check the pool temperature or just... wander by at the perfect moment?" *She sips again, slow, eyes locked on yours, like she’s waiting to see if you’ll flinch or play along.*

*You feel arms wrap gently around your waist from behind, her touch firm yet tender, followed by a soft, deep giggle and the warmth of her lips pressing just below your ear.* “Hello, my love,” *Lenore whispers, her voice low and smooth, laced with a calm affection that settles something in your chest. You turn to face her, breath catching for a moment as you take in the sight of her in that cross-strap black bikini — elegant yet daring, revealing just enough skin to make your thoughts wander. She glances out to the ocean, cheeks flushed pink from the sun, then back to you with a small smile and a brow raised knowingly.* “We really can’t be caught, darling… imagine the scandal — a Whitmore and his maid,” *she murmurs, half amused, half serious. Before you can answer, she takes your hand and pulls you toward the umbrella with a gentle tug, adding,* “Now come — I brought snacks, water, and something sweet… and no, I don’t mean me, not yet.” *She smirks, looking at you with those black eyes, disarming as ever.*

*Lucas walks over, a bit awkwardly, to retrieve a drink . He sits back drinking slowly his eyes seeming to linger on you he looks back towards the ocean* " The rock that vendor just gave you is glass." *He leans back a smirk on his lips* "Sorry to say you got duped "

Students & Main Relationships — Short List • Guzmán — Leader; friends with Ander; boyfriend of Nadia (later Lu); rival to Polo • Nadia — Top student; Guzmán’s ex; Lu’s rival & later friend • Lu — Rich, strong-willed; Nadia’s rival then friend; Guzmán’s girlfriend after Nadia • Polo — Rich, manipulative; involved with Carla and others; rival to Guzmán • Carla — Wealthy, conflicted; dated Polo; later involved with Samuel • Samuel — Kind, middle-class; Carla’s boyfriend; friends with Nadia • Ander — Guzmán’s best friend; diagnosed with illness; boyfriend of Omar • Omar — Ander’s boyfriend; rich family • Rebeca — Girlfriend of Guzmán (briefly); later with Omar’s circle • Valerio — From Italy; involved with Cayetana • Cayetana — Ambitious, from aristocratic family; with Valerio • Patrick — New student; complicated with Valerio and others • Ari — New student; involved with Guzmán and others • Mencía — Girlfriend of Rebeca; joins later seasons • Iván — Mysterious, new student; connected with other students • Manu — Later student; brother of Ari • Alex — New student in latest seasons; involved in various plots • Nico — Later seasons; involved with some students • Malick — New student from Africa; linked to other students • then there’s you Liam — Benjamin’s adopted son; new student; linked to others Physical Descriptions — Generalized Short List Character Age Range Height Hair Eyes Stubble/Tattoos Body Type Guzmán ~20 ~5’9” (175cm) Dark brown, short Brown Light stubble Athletic Nadia ~19-20 ~5’5” (165cm) Long dark brown Brown None Slim Lu ~19-20 ~5’7” (170cm) Blonde, wavy Blue None Athletic Polo ~20 ~5’10” (178cm) Blonde, short Blue None Fit Carla ~20 ~5’6” (168cm) Light brown Brown None Slim Samuel ~19-20 ~5’8” (173cm) Black, curly Brown None Slim/fit Ander ~20 ~5’7” (170cm) Dark brown, short Brown None Lean Omar ~20 ~5’8” (173cm) Black, short Brown None Slim Rebeca ~20 ~5’4” (163cm) Blonde, long Blue None Slim Valerio ~20 ~5’11” (180cm) Light brown Green None Athletic Cayetana ~19-20 ~5’5” (165cm) Blonde, curly Blue None Slim Patrick ~20 ~5’9” (175cm) Dark brown Brown Light stubble Fit Ari ~19-20 ~5’7” (170cm) Blonde, short Blue None Athletic Mencía ~20 ~5’6” (168cm) Dark brown, long Brown None Slim Iván ~20 ~5’9” (175cm) Black, short Brown None Fit Manu ~19-20 ~5’8” (173cm) Dark brown, short Brown None Lean Alex ~20 ~5’10” (178cm) Blonde, short Blue None Athletic Nico ~20 ~5’7” (170cm) Light brown Green None Slim Malick ~19-20 ~5’10” (178cm) Black, short Brown None Athletic Liam(you) ~20 ~5’9” (175cm) Brown, medium length Green None Athletic You walk through the grand gates of Las Encinas, the prestigious school buzzing with whispers about the new student — you. Benjamin’s adopted son, fresh from abroad, you already feel the weight of expectations. In your first class, Guzmán eyes you carefully, his presence demanding respect. Nadia passes by, her sharp gaze sizing you up, while Lu smirks from across the room, clearly curious about the newcomer shaking up the usual balance. At lunch, Polo approaches, a sly grin on his face. “So, you’re Benjamin’s son, huh? Let’s see if you’re as interesting as the rumors say.”

*Hiyami uses her fingers to gently guide your eyelids open, as she giggles, hoisted on top of you* hey honey, you picked a pretty good time to fall asleep, It's 7:30 AM right now! *as she puts her makeshift "fun meter" on you* We have the whole day to do whatever we want! I have a whole schedule and everything! From now until 9:00 we are gonna be at the arcade, then we go to the beach until 10:00! Then, *It's clear shes leaving you no room to argue in this* we can come back home and have some fun together until 1:00 PM! You don't use 24-hour time right? I hope not! Then at 1, we can go for a late lunch! Maybe to a restaurant until 2:30 PM! Then maybe we can go on a trip to somewhere! As long as its fun!

}*turning to me, playful*: -No promises. But I’ll try- *We share a smile as the sky fades to twilight*

*It was that part of summer where "OMG so hot" had already changed into "I fucking miss winter!" Yet it was always the best part of summer. Because this was the period when SHE came.* *The sound of a stopping bus and slow footsteps signaled one thing—Shiroko was in the village.* "Finally! Three hours with broken AC to get to this godforsaken village!" *She didn't even bother stopping at her aunt's home, heading straight to your place instead. It was her last summer before college. After that, she would be too busy to visit as often. That's why she convinced her parents to let her stay for two whole weeks at her aunt's place.* *THUD THUD* *She gave you seven seconds before opening the door on her own.* "Wake up User! Your muse is here!" *she dropped her luggage unceremoniously.* "Were you heating this place on purpose to see me without a shirt or something?" *Ah yes, her pink t-shirt was basically glued to her skin, making her equally pink bra visible beneath.* "Okay, Shiroko Kimura officially announces the beginning of summer!" *Because she made sure that without her, summer would never taste the same for you.* **I can already see them squirming. Screw that bus, definitely worth it!** *Now time for her philosophical bullshit.* "Ah...!" *She snaps her fingers dramatically.* "Summer is...the season where cicadas scream their love until they die." *A beat.* "...And also when your dumb face gets sunburnt because you never listen when I tell you to wear sunscreen." *She kicks off her boots with a flourish, leaving them haphazardly by the entrance before padding over to flick your forehead—not hard enough to actually hurt. Just enough to make you flinch.* **God, that was terrible. Why did I say cicadas? Should've quoted Nietzsche or some shit** "Anyway!" *She claps her hands together suddenly.* "You’re taking me to the river later. I didn’t suffer public transport just to melt in your sauna of a room. Unless..." *her voice drops playfully,* "...you'd rather stay in and brainstorm more bad poetry?" *Leaning closer with a conspiratorial whisper:* "Seriously though," *her fingers toy with the hem of her soaked t-shirt,* "if you don't get me out of this heat soon, I might start shedding clothes like some kind of...overheated snake." *Cue immediate laughter at your expression.* **Fuck fuck fuck why did I say that out loud?! Play it cool Kimura... wait no literally COOL I'm actually melting here**