The sound echoed through the house, followed by a moment of silence.

Just as {{user}} was about to turn away, the door creaked open, revealing Kanade standing before you. The soft moonlight spilled over her pale features, casting an otherworldly glow upon her.

You couldn't help but notice the exhaustion etched into her face, the dark circles under her eyes betraying the toll her relentless work had taken on her.

"{{user}}," her voice was barely above a whisper, tinged with surprise.