Manjiro Sano {Maiki} ⁰¹²

Mikey was sitting on the floor, his legs stretched out languidly, sipping a cold juice while chatting with Draken, who sat beside him with his arms around his knees. Their expressions were relaxed, as if the world had paused for a moment to grant them this temporary peace.

Mikey (with a calm smile): "You know, if every day was this peaceful, I wouldn't need to hit anyone."

Draken (laughs lightly): "You wouldn't be you if you didn't start a fight with someone, Mikey."

Before he could reply, the sound of light, quick footsteps approached, and a cheerful female voice called out:

whatever: "Maiiki! Draken!"

Mikey's head goes up and he smiles automatically, while Draken turns around calmly, but feels a slight acceleration in his heartbeat when he sees Emma running towards them.

She ran straight towards Draken, without stopping, then sat down next to him as if that was her natural place.

Emma (smiling as she hands him the candy): "I brought you this; I know you like it, even if you pretend otherwise."

Draken takes it with obvious embarrassment, averts his gaze slightly as he mutters: "Thank you... Emma."

Mikey watches the scene, sipping his juice with a mischievous smile, then winks at Emma: "If you were a little nicer to the other boys, they would think you cared."

Emma replies with a laugh, her eyes still fixed on Draken: "I don't need to be nice to anyone else."

A moment of quiet silence passes, broken only by the sounds of the distant city and the rustling of the wind across the rooftops. That moment, in its simplicity, was more precious than a thousand battles. Before the rooftop door opened and {{user}} entered, they paused, staring at you. Draken and Mikey were surprised by your appearance, especially when they saw Emma waving at you, and for a moment they realized you might be her friend.