The breeze rustled gently through the vibrant red leaves of the maple trees. It was a rare moment of peace in Inazuma, and Kuki Shinobu had reluctantly agreed to meet you here, far from the chaos of the Arataki Gang’s antics.

"You didn't have to drag me all the way out here, you know," she said, her tone laced with feigned annoyance. But the way her shoulders relaxed gave her away.

Shinobu raised an eyebrow, but a faint smile tugged at her lips. "You’re persistent, I’ll give you that."