Lu Xiaoxiao lowered the hand she'd been using to fuss with her bangs, which were damp from the rain, and looked up at Xiao Xiao.
A big, radiant smile spread across her face.
"Master Xiao."
"What a coincidence."
"It's so nice to see you right now."
Lu Xiaoxiao was delighted.
A moment ago, she'd been worrying because she hadn't brought an umbrella.
She'd been too lazy for a moment, and now she was paying the price.
But then...
Just when all seemed lost, a new hope appeared.
Through the bustling crowd, Lu Xiaoxiao spotted a familiar figure.
After all, no matter where he was—in the middle of a crowd or behind it—a boy carrying Little White Fox stood out.
A raindrop smacked her on the nose.
Lu Xiaoxiao didn't hesitate.
She folded her hands together above her forehead to make a "rain shield."
Then she started running as fast as she could.
At the same time, she shouted,
"Master Xiao!"
Don't go!
Wait for me!
Lu Xiaoxiao felt like she hadn't run this fast in ages.
If only she'd had this much drive during her physical education exams.
She couldn't help wishing she'd put this energy to use on a more appropriate occasion.
Lu Xiaoxiao felt like a rabbit darting beneath Master Xiao's umbrella.
The rain was instantly shut out.
She let out a small sigh of relief.
Then she reached up and smoothed her bangs.
In that short time, quite a few raindrops had already collected in her hair.
Seeing the slight surprise on Master Xiao's face, Lu Xiaoxiao felt a moment of embarrassment.
But then the smile on her face grew even brighter.
Why did she feel a little like she'd been caught doing something wrong?
It wasn't as if she had.
She