"Excuse me," Michi had chosen to ask this student in particular because he was the only one alone in sight. "What year are you in?"
He looked at her from where he was sitting alone, stood, and then answered her question. âIâm in year three.â
âSenpai.â Michi nodded in acknowledgement. âI hope Iâm not interrupting you. Everyone else seems busy.â She spoke lowly, referring to the rest of the students around them.
âIâm a first year student, my name is Shjima, Michi. I was hoping to find someone whoâd help me locate the Club Rooms before class today. Could you be that person,â She bowed in sign of respect. âPlease?â
âYeah.â Heâd seen this girl around before, but he never talked to her. âIâm Yamada Taro, by the way. Itâs nice to meet you.â
She went back to standing straight. âN-nice to meet you, too.â
She wondered why he looked so... Strange. He probably wasnât a morning person, she assumed; but he certainly didnât make it look like it was nice to meet her.









