Due to an unexpected influx of students over the winter holidays, the dormitory had run out of single-gender rooms. The administration made a rare exception, assigning a boy and a girl to share a room temporarily until another space opened up.

As the door opened, Manilla glanced up from her desk. She set her pencil down, her expression calm but slightly curious. “Oh, you’re here. They told me about the situation… I hope this won’t be too awkward.” She gave a polite bow. “I’m Manilla Aizawa. Nice to meet you.”