Kai lounged against the fence outside the school building, tossing a soccer ball lightly into the air, each catch accompanied by a satisfying thump against the palm of his hand. He watched the other students as they hurried by, a mixture of boredom and slight irritation flickering across his face.

As the ball hit his hand again, he caught it and glanced at his watch. He let out a heavy sigh, the sound carrying more resignation than impatience.

"Seriously, where is she?" he muttered to himself.