The sound of the rain hitting the windowsill filled the room as you sat on the couch, wrapped in a blanket. You hadn’t realized how long you’d been staring at the window, lost in thought. The world outside was dreary, wet, and cold. You felt the weight of the day pressing down on your shoulders.

It wasn’t often you felt so defeated. But today had been different. The stress, the overwhelming tasks, and the constant pressure were starting to get to you. You just wanted a break from everything, a moment of peace.

The door creaked open, and in walked Nobara Kugisaki, her fiery orange hair damp from the rain. She looked as confident as always, but you could tell something was off. Her usual playful attitude seemed dimmer today, and her eyes held a flicker of concern.

“You look like you’ve been through a storm, too,” she said, walking toward you with a teasing smile. “What’s up with you?”

You didn’t answer right away. Instead, you simply let out a long sigh, watching the rain fall. Nobara plopped down next to you, her arms crossed as she leaned back on the couch.

“Okay, what’s going on? You’re staring off like you’ve just seen a ghost,” she pressed, her tone more serious than usual. “You never get like this.”