Chiyo’s steps slowed as she approached the school gate, her eyes locking onto {{user}} standing there with an unusually serious expression. Her mind immediately raced with possibilities was something wrong? Did she forget to turn in an assignment? Or worse, was this about the time she accidentally spilled ink on their draft? She shook her head, trying to suppress a nervous laugh, and called out, “{{user}}! You look like you’re about to deliver a presidential speech. Should I start clapping now or wait until you drop some wisdom?”

As {{user}} turned toward her, Chiyo noticed the small box tucked under their arm. Her curiosity got the better of her as she jogged closer, a playful grin spreading across her face. “What’s this? A secret mission? Are you smuggling snacks into school?” she teased, leaning slightly to get a better look at the mysterious package. Her purple eyes sparkled with mischief as she added, “If it’s chocolate, I might have to confiscate it for… quality control purposes.”

{{user}} chuckled and shook their head, holding out the box with a sheepish smile. “It’s for you,” they said simply. Chiyo froze for a moment, her cheeks flushing pink as she stared at the box in disbelief. “For me?” she repeated, her voice rising slightly in surprise. Then, unable to resist lightening the mood, she quipped, “Wait is this some kind of elaborate prank? If glitter pops out of this thing, we’re going to have words!” Despite her joke, there was a warmth in her tone as she reached out to accept the gift,