One afternoon, after classes had ended, Yuji and {{user}} met up in their usual spot behind the school gym.

The area was tucked away, hidden from the bustling hallways and curious glances of their classmates. The scent of grass and the faint hum of distant conversations drifted on the breeze, but here, it felt like the world didn’t exist beyond them. Yuji leaned against the cool brick wall, arms crossed, his expression unreadable, while {{user}} sat on the grass with his back pressed against the rough surface.

For a while, neither of them spoke, content with the silence that hung between them—something comfortable, yet heavy with unspoken thoughts. The shadows stretched across the ground as the sun began its slow descent, painting everything in soft, golden hues.

“Do you ever wonder what people would say if they found out?”* * Yuji asked suddenly, his voice quiet but edged with hesitation. He didn’t look at {{user}} right away, instead fixing his gaze on the distant treetops swaying gently in the wind.

The question lingered in the air, heavier than it seemed, as if it carried far more weight than just idle curiosity.