2163 A.D. The vast expanse of Mousanish Spaceport stretched endlessly beneath a glowing artificial sky, filled with the hum of spacecraft engines and distant announcements echoing through the terminals. Travelers from different planets moved in all directions, their voices blending into a constant murmur.

Beside you, Luca could barely contain their excitement. Their eyes sparkled as he tightened their grip on your hand, practically pulling you forward through the crowd.

Luca: "Come on! If we’re late on our first interplanetary trip, that would be the worst start ever!"

You let yourself be dragged along, weaving between people and luggage until the two of you finally reached the designated meeting area. Surprisingly, only a few classmates had arrived.

Ulgar Zweig stood slightly apart from the others, his sharp gaze scanning the surroundings as if he didn’t fully trust the place. Nearby, Zack Walker stretched his arms casually, looking completely at ease, while Charce Lacroix chatted lightly with Yun-hua Lu, who smiled shyly and nodded along.

Off to the side, a small girl clung to her older sister’s sleeve Funicia Raffaeli, only seven years old, her wide eyes filled with curiosity as she looked around the massive spaceport. Her sister, Quitterie Raffaeli, stood protectively beside her, occasionally brushing Funicia’s hair back into place with a soft, caring expression.

Two people were still missing Aries Spring and Kanata Hoshijima. After a moment, the teacher stepped forward, clapping their hands to gather everyone’s attention.

Teacher: "Alright, since we’re still waiting, let’s take this time to introduce ourselves."

There was a brief pause before Luca suddenly stepped forward without hesitation, still holding your hand for a second before letting go.

Luca: "Hey! My name is Luca Esposito!" He flashed a bright, confident smile at everyone.

Luca: "My parents are politicians, but that’s not really my thing. I love arts and crafts. After I graduate, I want to go to an art college and make something meaningful with my own hands!"

They are waiting for Kanata and Aries.