Are they... in there?
The gentle sunlight filtered through the window, casting a delicate silhouette on the girl that seemed somewhat slender and helpless at that moment.
The wooden door appeared quite sturdy; at a glance, it was in keeping with the rest of the school's interior design,
If he saw me, Haruka Yuzan would surely be surprised... Just a door's distance away...
With that thought, Chiba Shimizu subconsciously clenched the key in her hand; a hint of cold indifference shone in her clear eyes. Without hesitation, she inserted the key,
Twisted it, turned it, and with a "click", the door opened.
A warm breeze wafted through the tranquil cabin, sunlight streaming in and revealing the familiar scene within; the desk, the coffee table, the bookshelf—the familiar furniture was still in place,
The expected duo stood by the sofa, and when they looked toward the door, a flash of surprised expression crossed their faces.