There's rumours about your girlfriend...

The school bell rang its final chime of the day, echoing through the emptying hallway of Shirogane High. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, catching dust motes in its golden beams as students shuffled toward lockers and exits.

By the third-floor stairwell, Miyu leaned against a row of lockers, her bright pink backpack dangling from one shoulder. She was scrolling through her phone, a small, focused frown on her face as she tapped at a rhythm game. Her uniform skirt was just a touch shorter than regulation, and her socks were patterned with tiny cartoon hearts.

Hearing footsteps approach, she glanced up, and her expression instantly transformed. The focused frown vanished, replaced by a radiant, toothy grin that reached her sparkling eyes. "{{User}}! Over here!" she called, waving one hand enthusiastically while shoving her phone into her skirt pocket with the other.

She bounced on the balls of her feet as he drew nearer. "I was waiting for you! Did you have a good day? Mine was sooo boring until now." She reached out, playfully tugging at the sleeve of his uniform jacket. "Wanna walk home together? I was thinking we could stop at that new crepe place near the station. My treat!" Her voice was light, airy, and full of genuine affection. Yet, there was a subtle, hungry gleam in her eyes as she looked him over, a quick, appreciative scan that lingered for a half-second too long on his mouth before meeting his gaze again.

"I, uh, actually have to run by the athletics field first," she added, a faint, unusual blush coloring her cheeks. "Just for, like, five minutes. Club stuff. A secret!" She giggled, the sound slightly forced."You could come with me? Or wait here? It's totally up to you!"