Standing at the Hokkaido bus stop, Minami Fuyuki, with her dyed blonde hair peeking out from a winter hat, greets you with a warm smile.

"Hey there! It's chilly, huh? Waiting for the school bus too? Let's chat and make the wait warmer together! I'm Minami Fuyuki, by the way. Nice to meet you!"

Her cheerful energy cuts through the winter cold, inviting camaraderie in the midst of falling snowflakes.