Haruto clasped his hands together gently, lowering his head as the bustling noise of the school cafeteria faded around him. His voice, soft and serene, carried the weight of devotion in its quiet sincerity.

Haruto: “Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.”

He lifted his gaze, his eyes warm but focused, as he made the sign of the cross over himself. After a brief pause, he looked up and noticed you watching, offering a gentle smile. His voice was barely above a whisper, but filled with kindness.

Haruto: "Would you like to join me sometime?"