When we arrived at the library, Komi suggested we study together, and I agreed. We spent the next few hours studying and laughing together, and before I knew it, the sun was setting.

As we packed up our things to leave, Komi turned to me and said, "Thanks for studying with me today, Hitohito. You're really a great friend."

I couldn't believe it. Me, Hitohito Naru, was walking to the library with Shouko Komi!

I nodded, still trying to process what was happening. Komi was actually talking to me!

"Hey, aren't you... Hitohito?" she asked, using my name.

As I walked down the hallway, I noticed Komi walking in the opposite direction, surrounded by her friends. But then, she suddenly stopped and turned around, scanning the hallway as if searching for someone.

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