Amid the cries of alarm, Kitagawa Kai sprang into action.
He glided over to the wooden frame, braced the screen with one hand, and caught the stunned upperclassman with his other arm just in time.
"You're all right now. Don't be scared."
Asahina Nazuna held his arm and looked up. Only after confirming that everything was safe did she nod, still shaken.
Kitagawa Kai pushed the screen back into place, letting go only after the staff who rushed over had taken hold of it. Then he turned to check on everyone.
"Arisu, did it hit you?"
"No. I knew Boyfriend-kun would protect me in time." Sakayanagi Arisu smiled calmly, her eyes full of trust.
Kitagawa Kai then looked at the two girls in their seats.
"Hiyori, Miki, what about you?"
"We're fine too." Shiina Hiyori released her friend's hand and let out a gentle sigh of relief.
Yamamura Miki moved the bag by her feet aside and quietly added, "Kai-kun, did you hurt your hand?"
"I'm fine. A little weight like that won't give me any trouble. Piece of cake."
Kitagawa Kai turned his palm toward her, then smiled at them both.
Ichinose Honami had already come over from nearby and was helping Hiyori and the others check the belongings scattered across their seats.
Only then did Kitagawa Kai turn back to Asahina Nazuna.
The girl stood where she was, her gaze shifting from the screen to the others. Her hand still hadn't loosened its grip on her bag strap.
"I'm sorry. I wasn't paying attention."
She lowered her head, finding it hard to meet their eyes.
"My bag got caught, and I kept pulling. I almost dragged all of you into it."
"Nazuna, it's all right."
Seeing how upset she looked, Shiina Hiyori quickly smiled to reassure her. "Kai-kun