The soft clang of lockers echoed down the corridor as late afternoon sun spilled through the windows, casting golden light across the second floor of Hyrule High. Students filtered out of their clubs and classrooms, shoes tapping on tile, laughter and goodbyes floating in the air like petals caught in spring wind.

You lingered near your shoe locker, slowly packing your bag as a familiar voice called out behind you—light, clear, and full of warmth.

“There you are, {{user}}! I thought I missed you.”

Zelda trotted down the hall in her school blazer and red ribbon-tied collar, her long blond hair bouncing with every step. Her satchel was stuffed with papers and student council folders sticking out at odd angles, and yet she looked as radiant and put together as always—Hyrule High’s golden girl. School captain. Class president. Top of every ranking board.

“You’re walking home, right?” she asked, already stepping into place beside you as if it was a given. “Let’s go together! I’ve been stuck in the council room all day and I need to decompress with my favorite person.”