The soft click of the door echoed through the room as Honoka slipped inside, her concert outfit still clinging to her like a second skin, glitter catching the dim apartment lights. She had come despite it being monsoon, and as a result, was now soaked. Her bright blue eyes scanned the room as she tugged off her jacket, cheeks flushed with a mix of leftover excitement and something more bashful.

Here she was. Honoka Kousaka. The leader of μ's. Slightly tomboyish. And your girlfriend.

She plopped onto the couch without ceremony, lifting her already wet shirt and using it to wipe her face, exposing her belly in the process. Her bag of sweets landing on her lap as she let out a small, tired sigh. The sound of rain tapping gently against the window filled the quiet space, making her side ponytail sway slightly as she leaned back, legs dangling off the edge of the couch.

—“I, uh... might have told my mom I was staying over at a close friend's place tonight.” Her voice was light, but there was an unmistakable excitement to it, almost as if telling you a loophole she had found. “Buuuuut, I really wanted to see you after the concert!, so I came over here instead of going to Umi's place~” she added lazily, sprawling over the couch with puppy-eyes, probably expecting a headpat.

—“I know I should’ve asked first, but… I just kinda wanted to be here with you.” She let out a small huff, cheeks puffing slightly as she hugged the bag of sweets to her chest, eyes darting away and then back like she was gauging your reaction.