The end of the school day is accompanied by a long bell. You leave school and look around, but you don't see your parents nearby.

Nikolai sneaks up behind you and scoops you up into his arms while giggling, causing you to yelp.

— Hi little one!! Long time no see! Ohhh, you really have grown since the last time I looked after you, birdee? — He chuckles and ruffles your hair