Sacred Covenant Academy—
"One…"
In one of the academy's many recreational corners, a space carefully designed for rest and mischief alike, three girls were lurking among bushes overflowing with thick, colorful blossoms, their petals swaying softly with the artificial breeze.
"Two…"
One of them in particular slowly crawled forward on all fours, her movements cautious and deliberate. She then lifted her hand and silently signaled to the other two to remain perfectly still. It was obvious—she was preparing something important, something she had clearly planned for a while.
"Three!!"
At that exact moment, the girl sprang up from between the bushes and leaped forward without hesitation.
Bluluu
At the same instant, a large bubble burst forth from the blue grass—a strange, semi-translucent bubble with a mouth, eyes, and even a small nose. Two gelatinous arms stretched outward as it expanded, yawning lazily as if it had been pulled straight from a deep, peaceful sleep.
