Harbinger Of Destiny

Everyone Has Their Own Quirks

After successfully convincing the dormitory security to let him in, Claude climbed up the stairs to the second floor and fumbled for his keys. His exhaustion had reached its peak and he couldn't wait to collapse onto his bed.

Upon entering his dorm room, Claude was immediately greeted by the familiar sight of his roommates, Lumine and Bernard, who were engrossed in a game on their phones.

As he scanned the room, Claude noticed that there were two other guys he recognized in the living room. One of them was busy cooking in the kitchen, while the other was staring off into space with a blank expression.

The scent of cooking food wafted towards Claude, making his stomach growl in hunger. He realized that he hadn't eaten anything since lunchtime. However, when he saw the person who was responsible for the tantalizing aroma, he immediately resisted the temptation to sneak a taste.

It was the guy with the blank expression who suddenly looked up and noticed Claude's arrival. His eyes widened in surprise before he let out a low whistle.

"Yo, man! Where have you been? You look like you just crawled out of a battlefield!" the guy exclaimed, gesturing towards Claude's dirt-stained pants and ashy face.

Claude couldn't help but laugh at the guy's comment. "You have no idea. It's been a hell of a day," he replied wearily, shuffling towards the sofa.

Daniel let out a chuckle. "I can imagine," he said, taking a sip from his cup of tea. "But hey, at least you made it back in one piece. That's something to be grateful for."

Claude nodded in agreement as he recalled how he, a little ant, survived in a battle between two giants who held otherworldly abilities. He then flopped onto the sofa. As he lay there, he took a closer look at Daniel. The man's languid face revealed a surprised Pikachu expression, making him appear somewhat comical. Claude couldn't help but find it amusing.

Daniel was the dorm leader, and he took his responsibilities seriously. He was tall with a lanky build, thin eyebrows, sunken eyes, and cheeks. His hair was similar in length to Lumine's, but perhaps due to their different lifestyles and hair characteristics, Daniel's hair looked messy and unhealthy.

Daniel's appearance was a sight to behold - his sunken eyes, thin eyebrows, and messy hair gave him the look of a character straight out of a horror movie. Claude couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of his poor friend being mistaken for a serial killer or Slenderman. When he goes out at night, some people would instinctively get scared of him, especially when he wears a green surgical mask due to the cold he suffered. He even sometimes gets reported for scaring the students.

Anyhow, Claude knew that among his seven roommates, Daniel was the most diligent student. He was like a machine that never stopped studying. While the others were out partying, he was probably buried under his books. While they were texting and scrolling through social media, he was still reading textbooks. While they were sleeping, he was probably burning the midnight oil in the bathroom... doing who-knows-what!

But as they say, every rose has its thorn, and Daniel's thorn was something unexpected. Apparently, he had a secret hobby that he tried to keep hidden from everyone: watching porn! The evidence was found on his laptop when they accidentally stumbled upon a national secret (well, not really) document. It contained videos of actresses with interesting professions like Teacher Sola, Nurse Fukada, and Student Mia. When the other roommates found out, they were so shocked they almost fell off their chairs. But of course, they kept their mouths shut and never spoke of it again... except when they were making jokes about it in secret.

They even went on to speculate that Daniel's perpetual tired and exhausted appearance might be due to his vigorous "release of Yang energy." They joked that he must have been so drained of energy that he didn't even have enough left to properly maintain his physical appearance. Oh, Daniel, what a guy!

Lumine turned his head towards Claude and finally took notice of his presence. "Oh, look who's finally decided to join us. The coward who ran away after causing me to lose a match," he remarked, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

Bernard, feeling betrayed by Claude, nodded heavily at Lumine's words like a chicken pecking at rice, fully agreeing with him.                                           

"What are you, kindergarten students?" Claude shook his head at the duo and went to the kitchen to fetch some water. He was parched as hell!

The dorm room at Xianying University was a spacious and modern abode that was a cut above most student accommodations. It boasted two bedrooms, each equipped with two sturdy bunk beds that were neatly made up with fresh linen. The bedrooms were further furnished with one closet each, providing ample storage space for clothes and personal belongings. Additionally, there were two study desks, complete with ergonomic chairs, allowing the residents to comfortably complete their academic tasks.

The living room was a cozy yet practical space that featured a plush sofa and a coffee table. It was the perfect spot for the roommates to bond over games and snacks. The kitchen was equally impressive, fitted with all the necessary appliances and utensils for cooking up a storm. There was a fridge, a stove, and  a rice cooker.

Each bedroom also came with a balcony, which was a coveted feature among the students. The balconies offered a private retreat where one could relax and soak up the fresh air while enjoying a cup of tea or chatting with a friend. During the night, the balconies were especially popular as they provided a quiet and secluded spot for studying or making private calls.

Claude couldn't help but marvel at the luxurious amenities of his dorm room. It was evident that no expense was spared in ensuring that the students had a comfortable and enjoyable living experience. Despite being a shared space, the dorm was immaculately maintained, and the security was top-notch. The best part was that it was affordable, costing only slightly less than renting a dingy room outside, which barely had enough space to house a family of cockroaches. All in all, Claude felt grateful for his fortunate living arrangements and made a mental note to take good care of his dorm room.

As Claude poured cool water into the glass, he noticed his other roommate had his attention concentrated on cooking something. He could smell the aroma of spices wafting in the air, and his stomach growled in response.

"What are you cooking?" He couldn't help but ask.

"Shhh!" The man replied with a hushed tone. His finger was on his lips, signaling him to be quiet.

"Just ignore him. He's been like this since the early evening. When I asked him, he said it was for content purposes." Daniel explained from the side. He then pointed at the massive bag of trash. "Those were the practice dishes he had thrown away."

Claude chuckled at the sight of the overflowing trash bag. He knew his roommates well enough to understand that they were a bunch of weirdos with quirky personalities.

Obviously, since there's a gaming addict and a porn addict, adding one more addict to the group was reasonable.