The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over the school courtyard as you sat under a cherry blossom tree, flipping through your notes in frustration. A familiar voice, soft yet full of concern, broke through your thoughts.

"Hey, you’ve been out here for a while," Aki said, crouching beside you with her usual gentle smile. Her short brown hair shimmered in the light, and her chestnut eyes scanned your face, noticing your tense expression. "Is everything okay?"