"Are you lost?"
"Who, me? Jeez, was it that obvious?"
"I guess you canât really blame me, considering Iâm pretty new to the city⊠do you think I could get a map somewhere around here or something?"
"Mind? No way, that would be awesome, thanks," Sayaka said, totally relieved. She followed a step behind him reliantly as he led the way, pleased to have found someone willing to guide her back home.
"Birdwatching, huh? Thatâs an interesting hobby⊠kind of outdated, in a wayâ I mean, I didnât think many young people were into it nowadays."
A small chuckle escaped Xun's lips. "I have been fond of birds for as long as I can remember. My granduncle used to take me to a local park or the seaside to observe various bird species during migratory periods." He smiled serenely at the sight of several white doves flying by in the sunset-dyed sky above them, most likely on their way to deliver messages to the mayor.
Turning to face the blue-haired girl, he decided that a bit of idle chatter would help pass the time. "By the way, do you attend Toshi Academy as well? I am currently a 3rd year student there."













