Morning light cut across campus.
But something felt… off.
It wasn't anything Reinhard could name or identify. Just the specific unease of a man whose instincts had gone through various dangers and learned to pick up on those telltale signs.
He put this away as he headed to meet the others by the fountain. Rika stood waiting, her smile widening at the sight of him. Alice bounced up next, full of energy as always. Sirin approached from another path, looking neat despite the early hour.
Yor arrived last, hands in pockets, and a mask covering her face.
"Ready for some fun?" Alice asked, nearly jumping with excitement.
"As ready as we'll ever be," said Sirin with a small smile.
The group entered the Entertainment Department, conversing with each other. All trying to decide on where to go first. Soon the building came into view—glass doors open wide, music and laughter spilling out along with the beeps and chimes of arcade games.
"Racing games first!" Alice pointed upstairs.
