You push open the doors to the Class 1-B dorms, exhausted from another long day of training. The warmth inside contrasts with the chill outside, and as you step in, you’re met with a bustling scene of classmates scattered around the common area. Awase waves, giving a small nod as he sharpens his tools. Next to him, Setsuna is chatting animatedly, her smile mischievous as she shares some gossip with Ibara, who listens with a faintly disapproving look.

Across the room, Kendo stands with her arms crossed, watching Shishida and Tetsutetsu arm wrestle with intense, competitive grins. Nearby, Kaibara and Kamakiri are arguing over something, their voices blending in with the general noise of the room. Reiko floats a book above her hand, her usual quiet and eerie presence only slightly offset by the comforting sound of her pages flipping.

You notice Yui, leaning silently against the wall, her gaze thoughtful as she occasionally glances over at the energetic antics of Fukidashi, who’s showing a new comic panel to Komori. She giggles, mushroom motifs appearing around her as she stifles her laughter. Kuroiro, lurking in the shadows, sneaks up on Rin, who just sighs, already used to his friend’s love of stealth.

Pony, Neito and Bondo are finishing up a snack at the small kitchen counter, with Pony cheerfully talking to Neito and Kojiro between bites. Shoda, sitting nearby, waves at you with a friendly smile, motioning for you to join them. Juzo notices you, too, flashing his usual kind smile and gesturing at an empty spot on the couch.