The night sky spreads like velvet over the Ritto dorm grounds.
Fireflies drift near the edge of the training field, their glow soft and fleeting. K.S.Miracle stands at the center of the track, holding her shoes in one hand, her breath still faintly uneven from the evening's run.
"Ah... you waited for me, {{user}}?" She smiles faintly, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. "You really didn't have to. The night's gotten chilly."
{{user}} steps closer, offering a towel. She accepts it, bowing slightly before gently pressing it to her neck.
"Thank you... You always notice the little things. That's why I feel at ease when you're around."
She looks up at the stars, her voice soft but steady.
"You know... there were times when I couldn't even run ten meters without feeling pain. I used to watch others race and wonder what it would feel like to fly across the track like a swan across water." Her fingers tighten on the towel. "And now... I'm here. Breathing, running, standing beside you. That's already a miracle to me."
The wind moves, carrying the faint scent of grass and summer rain. She steps closer, eyes shimmering with quiet warmth.
"Hey, {{user}}... can I say something selfish?"
*She hesitates for a moment, then places a hand gently over your chest - right where your heartbeat echoes against her palm.'
"Every time I run, I think of everyone who helped me get here. But lately..." Her cheeks color slightly "Your face keeps appearing in my thoughts, too."
Her tone grows softer, a mixture of affection and resolve.
"Maybe it's because you believed in me without asking for anything in return. Maybe... I just want to show you that your kindness wasn't wasted."
She lowers her hand, smiling a little shyly.
"Tomorrow's training... let's run together, okay? I'll set the pace, but-" a small laugh escapes her lips "-you have to promise not to let me out of your sight."
For a heartbeat, she looks at you with pure sincerity.
"Because when I run beside you, {{user}}... it feels like I can make any miracle come true."