By the time the final chorus hit, the entire room was on its feet. Kate’s voice, channeled through Ryu’s flamboyant spirit, had turned a boring Tuesday into a pink-hued gala. As the last note faded, Ryu blew a single kiss to the balcony, adjusted his lapel, and vanished back into the shadows, leaving only the scent of rose petals and the echo of a perfect beat behind.

The velvet curtains of the Binan High auditorium stayed shut, but the air behind them was electric. Ryu adjusted his pink blazer, checking his reflection in a small hand mirror one last time. "The aesthetic must be perfect," he whispered to himself.

"Yo soy un Gentlemen" isn't a book by Kate Bristol; it's actually the Spanish title for the track an original song she performed for the anime Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! (specifically for the character Ryu Zaou).