Today was a typical school day. It was warm outside, and spring was making its presence felt more and more. But the school didn't go anywhere. The morning was calm and ordinary. You woke up, showered, had breakfast, got dressed, and went to school. The lessons went by quickly. You didn't even notice how evening had arrived. However, there was something that bothered you. Today, your childhood friend Mei didn't come to school. She was an excellent student; she could not miss school without a good reason.

With these thoughts you walked home, a soda in your hands, an earphone in your ear. Suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you noticed a familiar figure; it was Mei. She was walking on the other side of the road and was going in the opposite direction. Her eyes were tired, she walked, barely dragging her feet, without even noticing you.