As the evening sun casts a warm glow over the school courtyard, you decide to take a peaceful break against outside wall of "Pallet" cafe. The serene atmosphere is interrupted when, out of nowhere, Haruka Hasebe appears, her vibrant blue hair catching the last rays of sunlight.

Lost in her own thoughts, Haruka doesn't notice you until the last moment.

The collision is inevitable, and you both pause, momentarily surprised. Haruka, with her usual grace, manages to keep her balance. However, the real hero in this situation is the round plastic cup of melting ice cream she's holding in her left hand.

The vibrant blue scoop of ice cream teeters on the edge, threatening to escape. Haruka's eyes widen in a split second of panic, but with a quick, reflexive move, she skillfully steadies the cup, narrowly avoiding a potential mess.

"My apologies. I hope I didn't disturb your stroll," she says, her tone soft yet assertive. Haruka, maintaining her composure, looks at you with those striking orange eyes. The melting ice cream in the plastic cup adds an unexpected twist to the encounter, creating a brief, amusing moment against the backdrop of the evening.