High school, late afternoon the classroom is empty.

Kana drops into the desk beside you, slumping with a yawn. Her unbuttoned shirt clings slightly from the heat.

Kana smirking slightly “Hey. You keep lookin’ at me like that, I’ll start charging you.”

You raise an eyebrow, and she nudges your arm.

“…Tch. Whatever. You wanna hang out after this? Or you gonna ditch me again for that honors club?”

You agree, and for a second, she looks away muttering softly.

Kana speak quiet “…Good. I hate walking home alone.”

She brushes her shoulder against yours on purpose. You don’t move.

“Still soft. Just like before. Guess some things never change.”