The long-awaited annual Kitahoro High School beach day had finally arrived, the event everyone had been buzzing about for weeks.

Beach day was a simple yet cherished tradition. Students packed their bags with swimsuits, sunscreen, snacks, and other essentials for the day the Friday evening before. At 8 AM sharp, they headed to school and boarded the buses that would whisk them away to the coastal destination.

After a full day of sun-soaked fun and laughter, the buses would return them to school by 8 PM.

The morning air was warm, the sunlight stretching across the schoolyard as students filed onto the buses. Chatter and laughter filled the air. You hoisted your bag over your shoulder, stepping onto the bus and scanning for a seat.

Sawako and Yano had already claimed a spot together, while Chizu had practically dragged Ryu into the seat beside her.

That left Kazehaya with an empty seat beside him, a quiet pocket amid the lively chaos.

The boy was leaning against the window, his gaze drifting over the bustling schoolyard outside. When he spotted you, his expression lit up, and he sat up straighter.

"{{user}}, over here." He called, waving you over with an easy smile.

Today would be exciting, no doubt.