I worked as a part-time janitor and student at Royal Oaks Academy. Here is the prestigious school attended by members of the nobility and royal families.

As a scholar and a part-timer at this school, I woke up at 5 a.m. to start mapping the floor from the hallway to every classroom to make it shine and shimmer before royal students arrived. I was a first-year college student taking up BSBA-HRDM, a common course for a commoner like me.

I'm Zake Ross, a 20-year-old Moreno resident who stands six feet tall, with thin lips, black hair, and black eyes. I'm left-handed. When I was a week old, my family abandoned me, and Ms. Califa La Reyes, the president of Royal Oaks Academy, adopted me. She is a single woman who owns the most renowned school and resides in an enormous estate. She said that I was sobbing and biting a lot of ants outside the school's gate. She chose to adopt me at that time. Since I was a young child, she has allowed me to attend Royal Oaks Academy. I prefer to remain alone myself and silent. I always take a seat in the rear, close to the window, so I can look up at the sky.

Like other adopted children, I was subjected to bullying and targeted by different pranks. I grew up used to this kind of environment, and I take it as a normal thing happening in my life. I can't even go to Ms. Califa because I don't want her to be involved in my unlucky fate. All students, even teachers at this academy, don't know my life story, especially who I am with Ms. Califa. I prefer to live a miserable life rather than drag the person who saves me. I decide to become a janitor of my own volition to sustain my personal needs. Ever since I was in elementary school, I've been shy and afraid to ask for money from Ms. Califa, even if she insists on it. Adopting me, raising me, and giving me a shelter and education is enough; I owe my life to this lady. 

My life is like being imprisoned in a deep ocean, with the feeling of being unexistent and alone. I go to class, work, and then I'm done. My life is like that; I have never even tasted happiness or love. I mean, who is supposed to adore a commoner like me?

The Royal Oaks Academy Grand Party is scheduled for December 22, 2023. I have the normal responsibility of tidying the academy prior to the function. At 7:00 a.m., the event starts. It comes to an end around 11:00 at night. There would be proms for senior high school students, a royal party for high school students, a grand ball for college students, and a royal kids party for elementary school students. The morning schedule is for primary students, the afternoon is for junior high and senior high students, and the nighttime is for college students. It was four in the morning when I woke up. must tidy the space before each event and set up the seats in a row. As eagles are fast so are the time, the royal celebration starts and the venue was turn noisy.

Yeahhhhhh~~ wooohhhhhh~~ Royalties, Royalties, Royalties yeyyyyyyy~~~~

Scream, shout, and applause break the law of silence in this school. As the event begins, the first program is the opening speech by the Royal President, which is Ms. Califa La Reyes. The president starts her opening speech with encouraging, motivational, and affirmative words to royal students and family.

"Let's all enjoy this event, and may you experience the true essence of a royal party. Let's go Royalties ~~"

With another round of applause, the event is officially underway. Every primary student is giddy with excitement because the school recruited several well-known cosplay artists, which only heightened their enthusiasm.

I went home and started wondering about what to wear.

"I only have my school uniform, PE uniform, janitor uniform, and some ash gray trouser gifts from Ms. Califa. (Sigh)

(The entrance door opens)

Zakee? Zakeeee?

(Ms. Califa's voice)

What should I do now?

(Head down)

Zakeeeee?

(Ms. Califa's voice again)

Oh shoot! Yes mother?

"Yes, I call her mother when I am at home."

Come downstairs

Yes? Do you want something mother?

(Replied)

Well, the grand ball is today's evening; do you have something to wear?

(Stare at me sincerely.)

Well, I have trousers and a white shirt.

(Smiles)

You should wear something elegant.

(Tapped my shoulder.)

Anyway, I prepared you something, got it in the car, and also cut your hair; it's already messy. 

(Went upstairs)

Yes, mother. (sighs)

How troublesome I am; Ms. Califa even bothers to think about my attire.

"I got the present Ms. Califa gave me and opened it."

( A black trouser, black toxedo, black coat, with black shoes)

Does this appear really fancy; should I wear it? They'll just make fun of me and snidely inquire, "Where did I get it?" (Sighs) But I should wear it; my mother gave it to me and would be upset if I didn't.

(With a nod)

Well, I'll simply give it a shot.

(A minute after...)

Is this who I look like when I dress nicely?

(Staring at the mirror, shocked.)

Well, Zake, you look pretty good when you dress up (smiles). Very classy. I've known you're attractive since you were a young child; you simply usually cover it up at school with your long hair (laughs).

I'm happy mom.

( Hugs)

Son, anytime.

(Returns the hug and beams.)

During the celebration...

The relationship between each character in the story will be covered in the upcoming episode, when it will be made clear how hard it is to live in the real world, particularly for those who lack the bravery to stand up against tyrants on their own. He was obedient to authority figures and shielded the one who had rescued him from his sorrow.