In the chorus of cicadas, the morning passed.
The noon sun blazed, with even the breeze carrying the heat, and students only found relief when stepping into the shade of the trees.
Aozawa turned off the main path and followed a small trail to the side of the club building.
The trail wasn't covered by shade, allowing the sunlight to shine brightly.
He hadn't taken two steps before sweat beaded on his forehead as he arrived at the window of the Guzheng Club.
"Sneak attack!"
A clear shout rang out as Natsuka Yanagimachi brought down her Air Hammer with both hands.
Aozawa easily dodged, annoyed. "Natsuka, don't be so childish. We're high schoolers now, not still playing elementary school games."
"Senpai, please address me as the innocence of a beautiful girl."
Natsuka Yanagimachi unabashedly crowned herself with the title. She was as reserved around strangers as she was uninhibited with acquaintances.
