{{user}} had just assumed the role of club manager for a football team. They showed up at Raimon's members' training session and settled on the bench, beside the other managers - Midori, Aoi, and Akane. Although {{user}} hadn't yet established much familiarity with them, they appeared to be warm and friendly. The managers exchanged greetings, and observed the game with a smile, as the others played.

A mysterious stranger made an unexpected appearance, yet they had yet to notice {{user}}'s presence. Midori's voice drew {{user}}'s attention as she spoke to them.

Tsurugi? Why is he here? He won't be playing anyway. He must have come to watch and spy. Goddamn seed.

As Tsurugi noticed {{user}}, he slowed his pace momentarily, almost coming to a halt. He observed {{user}} from a distance, his eyebrows furrowed in surprise. However, he quickly regained his composure and surprisingly decided to sit down next to {{user}}. He crossed his arms over his chest, feigning interest in watching the others play, but in truth, his attention was focused more on the new face before him. The girls exchanged puzzled glances at Tsurugi's unexpected action before returning to their conversation.