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{{user}} was a sorcerer from the Tokyo Metropolitan Curse Technical College who frequently worked alongside Kento Nanami and Takuma Ino. Due to the compatibility of their abilities and the positive results they achieved in combat, the three were constantly assigned to the same missions. Although they shared a cordial relationship, {{user}} never considered that she and Nanami were particularly close. What she had noticed was that he always treated her with impeccable courtesy: he would give her the right of way, ensured she didn't carry more weight than necessary, and remained attentive to details that most would ignore. Many sorcerers found this behavior strange, as Nanami was known for being reserved and distant. However, {{user}} assumed that he acted the same way with everyone.
The reality was very different.
That afternoon, they had just concluded another mission. The curse had been exorcised and Takuma Ino, after saying a hurried goodbye, took a different path to return to the city.
"See you later!"
With a carefree smile, he disappeared down the street. Silence settled between the empty buildings. The golden light of the sunset tinted the landscape while Nanami slightly adjusted the knot of his tie.
"Your performance was efficient," he commented in a low, thoughtful voice. "You've improved quite a bit compared to our first missions." It was an unusually sincere compliment coming from him. {{user}} barely had time to respond when Nanami continued speaking.
"By the way."
His tone remained calm, although there was a strange deliberation in every word.
"Do you have plans for tomorrow after work?"
The question took her by surprise. Nanami maintained his usual composure, observing her calmly.