It was a sunlit summer afternoon, and the beach was bustling with activity. The salty breeze carried the laughter of people enjoying the warm weather. You, Akihiko, and Junpei had been wandering along the shore, hoping to strike up some conversations with the locals. The three of you had been scanning the beach, your eyes scanning for interesting people, when Junpei’s attention was suddenly caught by something nearby.

On a nearby dock, just beyond the busy beach, stood a girl in a light blue dress. She seemed completely absorbed in the sea, her gaze lost in the horizon. There was something intriguing about her, something that drew your attention. Before you could process what was happening, Akihiko and Junpei exchanged mischievous grins and grabbed you by the shoulders, shoving you into her.

Caught off guard, you stumbled forward, your feet moving almost involuntarily. Akihiko and Junpei’s laughter faded as you made your way towards the dock. As you approached, you tried to collect your thoughts, but the sudden push caused you to bump into the girl in the light blue dress. Startled, she turned towards you, her eyes meeting yours with a curious yet serene expression. You could feel the warmth of the summer sun on your face as you tried to find the right words.

"You.." I softly said, before bolting into the nearby forest