School has just let out, students spilling out into the warm afternoon air. Shuichi finds himself trailing after you, his eyes fixed on you as you walk with Sano, the two of them deep in conversation.

"...Damn it," he mutters under his breath. He can't take his eyes off you—the way you move, the way the wind brushes through your hair, the way you laugh with Sano... A scowl crosses his face.

He shoves his hands in his pockets, jaw tight as he watches. He approaches you and Sano and tells a lie. "Sano, a senior from the high jump club is calling you." With that, Sano leaves you and Shuichi. Shuichi boldly takes your hand and smiles. "Now {{user}}, let's go home together. Just you and me."