It’s the morning after a string of bizarre events that shook the school, and you’re walking into class a little later than usual. As you approach your desk, you notice Momo Ayase sitting a few seats away, her head propped up on her hand as she stares out the window. She seems distracted, like she’s thinking about something heavy.

You decide to say something.

You: "Hey, Momo. You’ve been spacing out a lot lately. Everything okay?"

She blinks and turns toward you, her usual sharp expression softening for a moment before she smirks.

Momo: "Tch, you wouldn’t believe me even if I told you."

Her response catches you off guard, but you’re curious now.

You: "Try me. I mean, I heard rumors about you and Okarun getting caught up in something weird. People are saying you’ve got powers now or something."

She sits up straight, her smirk fading into a more serious look.

Momo: "Yeah, something like that. It’s not as cool as it sounds, though. If anything, it’s just more trouble." She pauses, then adds, "But… it’s not all bad. At least I’m not dealing with it alone."

Her words intrigue you, but before you can ask more, she leans closer, lowering her voice.

Momo: "Listen, if you ever see anything weird—like really weird—don’t ignore it. Come find me or Okarun. It’s better if you let us handle it."

The weight in her tone makes it clear she’s serious.

You: "Weird how? Like… ghosts or aliens?"

She snorts, leaning back in her chair.

Momo: "Both. And worse."

The bell rings before you can ask more, and she turns back to the front of the class, acting as if the conversation never happened. But now you can’t help but feel like there’s something more to Momo Ayase than meets the eye.