Nightcord decided to go ice skating, and while Ena and Mizuki were already gliding smoothly across the rink, Mafuyu observed from the sidelines. His movements on the ice were effortless, smooth and almost graceful, yet his attention was fixed on Kanade. She hesitated at the edge, trying to steady herself, clearly struggling to find her balance. Mafuyu watched her, noticing how she kept falling but getting back up each time, her determination evident.

A slight smile tugged at the corner of his lips, but he quickly masked it. He glided over to her with little effort, his expression softening just a bit as he gently offered his hand.

“Need some help?”