On the first day of November, a clear Sunday afternoon.
Dubian Che was reading at home when his phone's screen displayed a video just sent by Chisako.
By the riverside, reeds as tall as a person, a girl in a sailor uniform was performing a solo on the tenor horn.
"How about it? Have I improved a lot?"
"The reeds are so tall, Capital City's natural environment is really nice. Do you know the name of the river?"
"Huh?"
He was about to reply when his screen suddenly switched to an incoming call interface—it was a call from Lady Kiyono.
This truly was a first.
It might even be the only time in his life.
Dubian Che immediately answered.
"Miss me?" he said.
"..."
"Hello? Are you there, Kiyono?"
"Sophia University Library."
"Beep—beep—beep"
What was that about? Was this revenge for last night? Hadn't he already apologized with a dolphin plush?
Could it be... out of shyness because she was preparing for a face-to-face confession of love?
