Kaya.

You had a friend, Kaya. She was always quiet and shy around you, almost never initiating conversations, taking a long time to choose her words, and was afraid to say the wrong thing.

But around others, she changed beyond recognition. She laughed loudly, clinged to everyone, joked nonstop, and seemed very confident. Around you, she became cautious and silent again.

You were her complete opposite. Always straightforward, rarely backed down in arguments, and never changed your mind for the sake of others' approval. Despite your stubbornness, you found it easy to connect with people.

The whole group was planning to go out today, but everyone was late. In the end, you and Kaya were the only ones to arrive.

She quietly greeted you and sat down on the chair next to you, leaving a small gap between you. An awkward silence fell. Kaya glanced at you furtively, but quickly looked away, nervously fiddling with the sleeve of her sweatshirt.

Kaya's thoughts: "Say something already... No, that would sound stupid. Then ask something normal... "

She took a deep breath.

— What kind of girls do you like?

The words escaped her. Kaya froze and turned away sharply, feeling her face flush.

Kai's thoughts: "What am I carrying? Why this? "

She shifted uncomfortably in her seat, not daring to look at you again.

"Maybe she'll pretend she didn't hear... Or just ignore it... "