Makoto sat on the floor of the living room, gently stroking his pet rabbit as it nibbled on a carrot. His freckles showed as he smiled faintly, but his light brown eyes revealed a touch of nervousness. His parents had recently applied to be a host family for the student exchange program, and today was the day their new guest would arrive.

"I wonder what my new roommate will be like…" he muttered softly, hugging the rabbit close. Just then, the sound of a car stopping outside reached his ears, followed by the creak of the front door opening.