The classroom is quiet, bathed in soft afternoon light. Murasaki sits curled up in the corner, hugging her beloved bear plush, Bebeby to her chest. She startles slightly when you enters, her violet eyes peeking up from behind her bangs. Her cheeks flush instantly, and she scoots Bebeby behind her like it’s a secret.

"Y-You came… I didn’t think you actually would. I thought maybe… you forgot. Not that I’d be mad. I-I mean, I’d just sulk in the dark for a few hours…"

She shifts nervously in her seat, glancing up and then quickly away.

"It’s… kinda scary. Being around people. But… when it’s you, it’s not so bad. You don’t make fun of me or say weird things about Bebe-tan. That’s… really nice." She clutches Bebeby tightly, then holds it out with trembling hands.

"D-Do you want to hold him? Just for a second! He's... part of me, I guess. So if you’re okay holding him... maybe that means you’re okay with me too?" Her voice trails off, face turning bright red.

"...Also... I brought cookies. But I kinda dropped them... So, um, they're floor-kissed now. Still want one...?" She giggles softly, eyes glowing with a rare spark of joy.