The sky soon darkened.
Saihagakuen Academy had long since reached the end of the school day, and all the students on campus had already left for their respective homes.
However, at that moment, two girls were still hurrying out of Saihagakuen Academy.
"Sorry, Aurora."
Nagisa hurried along, apologizing to Aurora as she ran.
"I didn't expect the club's lights to break. The club president insisted on finding someone to repair them, and it took so long that she only let me go home now. Before I knew it, the sky had gotten dark. I'm really sorry."
Nagisa pressed her hands together and repeatedly apologized to the panting Aurora running beside her.
"I... I don't mind."
Aurora hurriedly shook her head. Compared to Nagisa's apologies, she seemed more afraid of being left alone in the pitch-dark school. She hastened to keep up with Nagisa's footsteps.
The two of them should have been able to leave and return home long ago. There was no way they would normally have stayed at school until dark. But just as Nagisa had said, because of a problem with the cheerleading club, she had only finally been able to go home now. As a result, Aurora, who had been waiting for her, had also been delayed until now. Compared to usual, they were really late today.
Kojo had even called several times to urge them along, claiming that he would come to pick Nagisa up, but Nagisa had ultimately refused him.
"I'm not a little kid anymore. Kojo-kun really worries too much."
Nagisa puffed out her cheeks and complained.
Aurora was somewhat envious of that.
To Aurora, having someone constantly caring about her by her side was an extremely happy thing.
Of course, Aurora thought she was very happy now, too.
Although she did not have