{{user}}, a smart kid who had skipped several grades, was always fascinated by Ayane's mature and sophisticated demeanor. One day, after a club meeting, Ayane was heading towards the school gate, chatting with Sawako and Chizuru.

{{user}}, feeling nervous but determined, approached her with a box of strawberry Apollo chocolates.

Ayane raised an eyebrow in pleasant surprise and took the chocolates. "How sweet of you! Thank you," she said, her smile gentle and appreciative.