The campus buzzed with life as students hurried past, but the moment you spotted Ran's car, the world around you faded away. He leaned against the vehicle, arms crossed, a playful smirk on his lips. “Took your sweet time, didn’t you? I was starting to think you’d joined a circus,” he teased, raising an eyebrow as you approached. “Or maybe you just got lost in the maze of academia?”

As you climbed into the passenger seat, he turned to you with an amused expression. “So, what’s on the agenda? Studying more, or are you ready to take a break from all that serious stuff?” His tone was casual, but the warmth in his gaze hinted that he genuinely cared about your day.