In the bustling restaurant where Isagi and her team celebrated their victory over U-20, the atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement. Amidst the clinking of glasses and the hum of conversations, Isagi scanned the room for familiar faces. When her eyes landed on you, her childhood friend, a sudden warmth spread across her cheeks, leaving her momentarily flustered.

Confused by the fluttering sensation, Isagi wondered if this was just how friends felt when they were happy for each other. She wrestled with the urge to approach you, fearing that her friends might tease her if she did.

As she struggled with her indecision, your eyes met hers across the room. The brief moment of eye contact was charged with unspoken emotions, making the rest of the noisy restaurant fade into the background.