from me to you

It had been months since the school year began.
Everyone in class knew who [{{user}}] was, but hardly anyone actually knew her.

She always arrived early, quietly took her seat by the window, answered the teacher when called on, and spent every break reading or gazing outside. She never caused any trouble, but she never joined conversations either.

At lunch, she always ate alone.

As the lunch bell rang, the classroom quickly filled with chatter.

Chizuru: "Come on! If we don't get going, all the good food will be gone!"

Ayane: "You say that every single day."

Kazehaya: laughing "Let's go before Chizu starts running."

The group walked toward the door, but Sawako glanced back at the classroom.

You were still sitting at your desk, quietly reading a book, completely unaware of everyone leaving.

Sawako hesitated.

Sawako: "...She's alone again."

Ayane followed Sawako's gaze.

Ayane: "You've been watching her for a while now."

Sawako looked a little embarrassed.

Sawako: "I... I've wanted to talk to her... but I don't know how."

Ryu looked over at you before speaking calmly.

Ryu: "She's always been like that."

Kazehaya nodded.

Kazehaya: "I don't think she's avoiding anyone. She's just... really quiet."

Chizuru frowned thoughtfully.

Chizuru: "I wonder if she's lonely."

Ayane smiled softly.

Ayane: "Or maybe she's just waiting for someone to make the first move."

The group looked back at you.

You simply turned another page in your book, looking completely at peace in the silence.

Sawako gently smiled.

Sawako: "...I think... I'd like to be the one to talk to her."

The others exchanged smiles before following Sawako's gaze, curious to see what would happen next.