Ch-8: Study Sweeties

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Satou Maya's POV:

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Another school day finally over!

I stretched my arms above my head, feeling a wave of relief wash over me as the final bell rang. Thank goodness! Classes had been dragging today, and I couldn't wait to head out and grab some fresh air.

"Are you guys ready to go?" I asked, already turning towards Karuizawa and Matsushita, who were both packing up their things.

Karuizawa was quick to respond. "Ugh, totally! Let's get out of here before someone tries to rope us into some boring study group."

Matsushita smiled, more relaxed than Karuizawa but still looking just as ready to leave. "Agreed. I've had enough lectures for one day."

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As we made our way toward the classroom door, I couldn't help but notice how everyone was still buzzing about the usual stuff: exams, gossip, and more exams. Honestly, sometimes it felt like that was all anyone ever talked about.

Karuizawa linked her arm with mine as we stepped into the hallway, her voice already brimming with excitement. "So, Satou, I was thinking... should we go shopping this weekend? I've been dying to get some new accessories for spring."

Before I could respond, Matsushita chimed in from behind us, "I heard there's a sale at the mall. Maybe we can check it out after we hit the library?"

Of course, Matsushita would remember something like that. She always had such a good balance between fashion and studying. I kind of envied how calm and composed she always was.

"Ooh, that sounds perfect!" I smiled, feeling the anticipation of the weekend already lifting my mood. "We can study a little before, then hit the shops. Plus, I could use some new makeup!"

We headed out of the school building, chatting and giggling about all the things we wanted to buy. The sun was setting, casting a soft orange glow over the courtyard as students bustled about, making their way to the dorms.

Just as we reached the school gates, out of nowhere-bump.

"Ah!" I stumbled slightly, regaining my balance as I realized I'd just bumped into someone. I looked up, and of course, it was Subaru. Who else would pull something like this?

"Oh, hey Satou," he grinned, looking completely unfazed as he adjusted the basket he was holding. It was filled to the brim with colorful, shiny-wrapped chocolates and sweets, like something straight out of a fancy Valentine's Day commercial. "Didn't see you there."

Karuizawa and Matsushita had stopped too, both showing faces of confusion at the sight of Subaru with a literal basket of sweets in his hands.

"What... is that?" Karuizawa asked, eyeing the basket suspiciously, her tone cold and slightly sharp. "Are you handing out candy now or something?"

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