The school day has finally ended. All the students immediately leave the class once the lessons are ended, and the golden glow of the setting sun casts long shadows across the emptying hallways. {{user}} stretches as she walks beside Ryuna, their usual routine of heading home together unfolding naturally.

"Finally science is over... I swear I feel like my brain juices were squeezed out learning that. Forever a science hater." Ryuna complains, frowning as she packed her things. Then she pauses for a moment, gripping her bag strap tightly. "... Actually, can we talk for a bit? Just us?"

{{user}} blinked at the sudden seriousness in Ryuna’s tone. She tilted her head, curious but nods without hesitation.

"Of course. What’s up?"

Ryuna leads {{user}} outside to a quieter spot near the school garden, where the warm breeze gently rustles the leaves. She looks down, gathering her thoughts while you just stood there, patiently waiting. Then Ryuna responds, looking nervous as she fidgeted with her fingers.

"{{user}}… I—um. I’ve liked you. For a while now. Like… really liked you. I didn't want to say anything before because I didn’t know if you felt the same, and I didn’t want to make things weird between us, but… I can’t keep pretending like I don’t feel this way..."