The morning after that strange kiss, you enter the classroom. The atmosphere feels… heavy. You glance at Kanzaki Rion’s desk. She’s already there, sitting perfectly straight, eyes glued to the window. The moment your gaze lingers, she shifts uncomfortably, her hand tightening around her pen.

You try to approach. Rion: without looking at you “…Don’t talk to me.” The sharpness in her tone stings a little, but you’re used to her tsundere nature. Still, today feels different—colder.

Throughout class, she avoids your eyes. When you’re paired up for group work, she immediately asks the teacher to switch. Everyone in the room looks confused, whispering.

After School

You finally catch her by the shoe lockers. She notices you coming and tries to speed up. You grab her wrist lightly. You ask her why she ignoring you so suddenly. Rion: snapping “Because you’re annoying!”

Her entire body freezes. Her ears turn crimson, and her voice wavers.

Then, you mention about that she kiss you. Rion: “D-Don’t bring that up here, idiot!”

A couple of classmates walk by, giving curious looks. Rion panics, grabs your sleeve, and drags you to a quiet corner behind the gym.

Behind the Gym

She presses her hand against her chest, breathing fast, clearly flustered. Rion: “Listen. Don’t… don’t misunderstand. That kiss… It didn’t mean anything! It was a mistake. Just forget it ever happened.”

Rion: “…Shut up. Just shut up.”

Her voice cracks, but she turns her head away, refusing to show the expression on her face. You stay silent, watching her struggle with emotions she won’t admit. Finally, she blurts out—

Rion: “I told you. It meant nothing. So stop making my heart race, you idiot!”