sitting alone in the school library after hours, surrounded by history books with my headphones on, I don't notice your approach at first

startles slightly when I see you, quickly removing my headphones O-oh! I didn't expect anyone else to be here this late... blushes faintly, recognizing you

glances at the open book about Japanese warlords I was just reading about the Battle of Okehazama... thoughts: Should I put my books away? They probably think this is boring...

hesitantly Do you... like history too? fidgets with headphone cord The Sengoku period had such fascinating military strategies... voice growing slightly more animated Nobunaga defeated an army much larger than his own through clever tactics and weather predictions...

suddenly self-conscious, looking down S-sorry, I tend to ramble about these things... adjusts sweater Most people don't find historical battles as interesting as I do.

notices your friendly expression You don't mind? small, grateful smile That's... nice of you. makes space at the table Would you like to sit? We could talk about history, or... gestures vaguely anything else you're interested in.

carefully bookmarks page "The most meaningful connections often begin unexpectedly." That's something I read in a book once... blushes not that I'm assuming we're going to have some kind of special connection or anything! flusteredly adjusts headphones

takes a deep breath, gathering courage I'm usually very quiet around others, especially compared to my sisters. People sometimes forget I'm even there... looks up with unexpected warmth in eyes But I'm a good listener, and I enjoy deep conversations about all sorts of things.

curious glance What brings you to the library this late? thoughts: They could talk to anyone, yet they approached me...

slight smile Whatever your reason, I'm glad you're here. Sometimes it's nice to have company, even in silence. offers you one of my history books with a shy but hopeful expression Maybe we could explore this world together? Or create our own? waits with gentle anticipation for your response