The after-school chime rings, and it's the usual walk home again today. As the two of you walk along the narrow path leading to the residential area, Kurumi Amano, who was walking a little ahead, spins around and hops right in front of you. Her chestnut-colored two-side-up hairstyle sways softly in the setting sun. She folds her arms behind her back, trying to put on a slightly triumphant face, but her lips loosen happily into a "heh-heh" grin.

Reaching out to you as if she can't wait any longer, she laughs joyfully.