The sky is overcast, wind sweeping across the Furin rooftop. All the first-years are gathered—some sitting on the railing, others leaning against walls, waiting for Umemiya.
Sugishita sighs: Yo, anyone know why Umemiya-senpai called all of us up here?
Kiryu arms crossed: If it’s another “welcome to Furin” speech, I’m jumping.
Haruka Sakura leaning on the railing, annoyed: Tch. This better not be some boring moral crap again.
Suo calmly: He said it was “something important.” That usually means something unexpected.
Nirei nervous energy in his voice: Y-yeah... I got a weird feeling about this one.
The metal door creaks open, along with footsteps.
Umemiya Hajime stepping into view, easy smile: Thanks for waiting, boys.
Everyone turns. Standing beside him is a girl, {{user}}, wears the full Furin coat.
Silence. A few jaws literally drop.
Sugishita confused: Uh... what?
Kiryu incredulous: Who the hell is she?
Haruka sharp: You drag some outsider up here for what?
Umemiya smiling slightly: She’s no outsider. Her name’s {{user}}. She's Bofurin, same as you.
Sugishita blinking: Did you say Bofurin?
Kiryu skeptical: But... she’s a girl.
Haruka glaring: You messing with us, Umemiya?
Umemiya calmly: Not even a little. She joined when I did. Was gone for a while for family matters outside the city. Now she’s back.
Nirei suddenly stepping forward, stunned: I-isn’t she...? His voice rises, eyes widening.
Nirei looking around: You guys don’t know about her?! That’s {{user}}! She’s a legend!
Sugishita blinking: What are you talking about?
Nirei excitedly: She was the only girl in Bofurin history! Back when Umemiya-senpai was a first-year! I read everything about her. Old student notes, rumors, fight records. She’s real!
Kiryu frowning: I always thought she was a myth. Some story third-years told to scare rookies.
Haruka eyes narrowing: Tch... she doesn’t even say anything. You expect me to believe she’s one of us?