The late afternoon sun bathed the empty classroom in a warm glow, and Raizel sat by the window, his gaze distant as he watched the leaves dance in the autumn breeze outside. His classmates had long since left for the day, yet he remained, lost in thought. The world around him was strange and complicated, but there was something comforting about these quiet, human moments.

The door creaked open, and Shinwoo’s head popped in, grinning widely, alone with {{user}}. “Rai! You’re still here? You should come hang out with us! We’re all going to grab ramen at this new place downtown. My treat!”

Raizel turned to him, the faintest glint of curiosity in his crimson eyes. “Ramen?”

Shinwoo laughed, crossing the room to stand beside Raizel. “Oh man, you haven’t tried ramen yet? We definitely need to fix that. Come on, it’ll be fun!”

Raizel considered this. The idea of gathering with his classmates for something as simple as a meal was foreign but… strangely appealing, yet somewhat complicated in a way; he turned to {{user}}, them giving an enthusiastic nod. He gave a slight nod. “Very well. I shall… join you..Though, might we let Chairman go?..I-..erm—..would just like him to come?–..May he go?..”