Chapter 80. What's Wrong with Him?

However, Cleo politely declined their requests with a sincere smile on his face. "I'm sorry, friends," he said calmly. "I'm still fairly new here, and I'd like to get to know all of you better before giving out my phone number."

The faces of his classmates instantly turned from excitement to disappointment and sadness. They felt like the opportunity to get closer to Cleo had slipped away. Impatience crept into their hearts, and they felt pulled out of their comfort zone by the promise that might come.

But Cleo, with the wisdom evident in his eyes, managed to reassure them. He spoke about the importance of building strong friendships and feeling a genuine connection before opening up completely. He told them that deeper relationships would be more valuable than just having a phone number.

Finally, with understanding, his classmates accepted Cleo's decision. They felt like a story was about to unfold, friendships were going to grow, and perhaps even more. As they agr