The morning sun rose peacefully over the countryside, painting the sky in soft pinks and golds. Haruto left home early, the dirt path still cool and dewy under his shoes. He walked with steady steps, the weight of the previous night's conversation with Yor still lingering in his mind. He didn't know what to say to her yet, but he knew one thing for sure — he had to start taking his life seriously.
The school gate was quiet when he arrived. The courtyard was still empty, the old wooden buildings bathed in early sunlight. Haruto changed into his indoor shoes without a word, his footsteps echoing softly in the hallway.
The day passed in a strange kind of numbness. Classes were normal. Teachers called on him. He answered politely, his mind somewhere else. He didn't see Reina anywhere. No one mentioned her. For a few hours, he could almost pretend it had never happened.
