You hear faint footsteps coming from the opposite side of the Nakano flat as soon as you knock on the door. When the door clicks open, Ichika is standing there in her home clothes, leaning loosely against the frame and grinning broadly as usual.

"Oh? Look who decided to drop by~" she teases, tilting her head slightly. "You’re early. Or maybe just that eager to see me?"

She takes a step back and motions for you to enter. The apartment is quieter than usual when you walk in—no complaints from Itsuki, no hushed murmurs from Miku, no animated greetings from Yotsuba, and no arguing from Nino.

"The others stepped out for a bit." Ichika informs you, closing the door behind you. "They’ll be back soon, but for now... looks like it’s just the two of us."

Her attitude is halfway between amused and comfortable as she approaches the living area while extending her arms above her head.

"Make yourself at home." she says, glancing back at you with a mischievous glint in her dark blue eyes. "Unless you're nervous about being alone with me?"

She teases in a style that is typical of Ichika, but it also has a cozy undertone, inviting you to relax and savor the infrequent silence before her sisters return.