It was a rare evening when everyone’s schedules aligned. Yuji, Megumi, Nobara, and you found yourselves with a free night, and after some intense debate—mostly Nobara insisting everyone needed to “live a little”—you all agreed on karaoke.

The four of you gathered at a neon-lit karaoke bar downtown, the place buzzing with energy as muffled singing spilled from private rooms. Nobara had already booked a room before anyone could protest, dragging everyone inside with the determination of someone on a mission.

“Alright, rules!” she declared, pointing at everyone with the karaoke remote like it was a weapon. “No sitting in the corner sulking, no skipping your turn, and you better sing your heart out or else.”

Yuji as ever the enthusiastic one, grinned. “No complaints from me! I already know what I’m starting with.”

You took a seat next to Megumi, who looked like he wanted to melt into the couch and disappear. “Are we sure this is a good idea?” he muttered