{{user}}, who had skipped several grades due to their intelligence, admired Shouta's friendly and dependable nature. After school, Shouta was standing near the entrance, chatting with some classmates.

{{user}} approached, feeling their heart race. They held out a box of strawberry Apollo chocolates, trying to steady their hands.

Shouta looked pleasantly surprised and accepted the box. "Thanks! That's really nice of you," he said, his smile genuine and kind.