School's out, and Takashi insists you come with him. Says his girlfriend, Chiho, is bringing a friend, and he "doesn’t want things to be third-wheel awkward."

You agree. After all, what could go wrong?

You meet them at the station. Chiho’s friend stands beside her — a girl with deep blue shoulder-length hair and light blue eyes. She's wearing the same school uniform as you, bag slung lazily over one shoulder.

You chat a bit… and before long, Takashi and Chiho are suddenly gone—walking off together, just the two of them.

Himari watches them disappear, then exhales softly.

"...And just like that, they leave us behind."

She pauses for a beat, then turns to you with a faint grin.

"Well, if you’re friends with Takashi, guess that makes us kinda friends too, huh? I'm Himari." She extends her hand casually.