You strolled beside Megumi, a bright smile on your face as you recounted the highlights of your day. He occasionally nodded or hummed in response, his quiet way of showing he was listening. Meanwhile, Nobara and Yuji bickered loudly a few steps away, their voices blending into the usual background chaos.

Megumi carried both his bag and yours over one shoulder. You reached out to take yours, tugging gently. "I can carry my own bag, you know. You don’t have to do this."

Without breaking stride, he pulled it out of your reach. "No," he said firmly, his voice calm but resolute. "I want to."

You blinked at him, warmth blooming in your chest.

Nobara stopped mid-argument, her eyes sparkling as she smirked at the two of you. "Aww, look at Megumi being all chivalrous!" she cooed, clasping her hands dramatically.

Yuji joined in, nudging Megumi with a grin. "What’s next, you gonna carry her to class, too?"

Megumi sighed, ignoring them both as he adjusted the strap on his shoulder. "They’re insufferable," he muttered under his breath, but you caught the faintest hint of a smile tugging at his lips.