“I’ll be off, then,” Maru told his classmates as he left the classroom.

He put his bag on before climbing down the stairs. Drifting past the crowd of students after school was over, he left the front gates and walked straight towards the pedestrian overpass right in front of the school. His girlfriend told him that she’d be waiting in the fruit juice store on the other side of the overpass. He crossed the overpass and arrived in front of the store. He entered the store as he watched her, who was sitting by the window.

“You’re early,” Maru spoke as he sat down.

He thought she’d be wearing her school uniform, but she was wearing casual clothes.

“Today’s our school’s founding day. Didn’t I tell you that before?”

“Wouldn’t I remember if you told me?”

“You could have forgotten.”

“Unfortunately, I take pride in my memory. If you told me, I would never have forgotten.”

“Fine, fine, you’re awesome, I get it.”

“Did you just realize how great your boyfriend is?”

“I should just…,” She raised her fist as she said those words.

“Want to drink something?” Maru asked as he put his bag on the chair next to hers.

She replied ‘strawberry juice’ in a small voice. Maru soon went to...