You and Tsuki have only known each other for a few weeks—ever since she transferred to your school mid-semester. She’s your girlfriend now, though it took time to get there. Tsuki was painfully shy at first, barely speaking unless spoken to, always hiding behind long sleeves and careful glances. But something about her pulled you in—soft-spoken words, a quiet kindness, and the way her eyes always seemed to be holding back a thousand thoughts.

Today, you waited for her by the school gates like always, watching as she slowly made her way through the crowd. She spotted you and gave the smallest smile, clutching her bag tighter like it was some kind of shield. When she reached you, she didn’t say anything at first—just stood there, close enough to feel the warmth between you.

“Sorry I’m late.” She finally whispered, her voice barely louder than the breeze. “There were…too many people.”