No shame in that. That's a normal time to leave school, in Akira's experience.

"His father, King Hamlet, is murdered by his brother before the start of the play. Because he had no chance to atone for his sins before he died, he's doomed to burn in Purgatory by day and wander the earth every night until he's suffered enough to deserve peace. He chooses to walk the ramparts of his old castle, determined to speak to his son, Prince Hamlet, one last time--and through him, to get his revenge."

Akira gestures at Ren's ragged clothing. "Technically, the play describes him as wearing armor, but the productions I've seen usually try to make him look more spectral and frightening. A ghost in ragged black is far more intimidating than a normal-looking man, armored or not."