Classmate Transformed into "Shizuku," and the Old School Building's Dedicated Photographer

Saturday arrived quickly. Just like students at other schools on their days off, the students of Advanced Nurturing High School always enjoyed a good sleep-in.

Tatsuya Sakuya usually slept late on weekends, but today he got up early and put together an outfit. After all, he had plans to take photos with Airi Sakura.

Although he was privately ranked first in looks among the first-year girls, he had unusually put some effort into dressing up for today's appointment as well.

After all, as the saying went, clothes made the man.

Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Tatsuya Sakuya raised an eyebrow in satisfaction.

"Knock, knock, knock."

A knock sounded in the hallway.

It was easy to guess who it was. Airi Sakura had come to his door.

Tatsuya Sakuya calmly opened it.

The girl wore pink twin-tails and thick red-framed glasses with clear lenses. Her bangs hung over her forehead, barely covering the upper half of her face, while she kept her head lowered and her back hunched.

Just like usual, her true appearance was impossible to make out.

"...G-good morning, Sakuya."

Airi Sakura was genuinely a little shy. It was her first time asking someone out for a photo shoot, and her hand unconsciously rose to adjust her non-prescription glasses.

"Good morning, Airi. Would you like to come in for some tea?" Tatsuya Sakuya naturally stepped aside, then held out his hand. "Give me your backpack. I'll carry it for you."

"...N-no, sorry for the trouble."

Airi Sakura gently shook her head, but Tatsuya Sakuya took the backpack from her without giving her a chance to refuse.

"Let's go. Where are we headed? Sorry, but lead the way." Tatsuya Sakuya rubbed his chin and asked gently.

"...Okay." Airi Sakura nodded slightly, then headed toward the school building.

Airi