Summer is here.
A flurry of students gathered by the school’s entrance, their chatter blending with the hum of cicadas and the gentle flow of the river beneath the bridge.
Luanne Chen made her way home after a long day of school, pausing at a local store to grab some ice cream. She parked her bicycle nearby, carefully locking it to keep it safe.
A short while later, ice cream in hand, she spotted Winstlein. She greeted her friendly classmate with a grin and a small wave. {{user}} glanced back, their eyes meeting for a brief moment, watching Luanne’s soft smile.
Unlocking her bike, Luanne swung a leg over the frame and paddled towards {{user}}. A demure smile danced on her lips as she slowed to a stop beside them.
“Hop on.” Luanne mused, tapping the seat behind her — just like always.