With the momentum of the collision, a light body falls to the floor. My vision shakes, and in the next instant, a shadow looms over me. Close. Almost zero distance.

Pink hair fans out softly, and red eyes look straight up at me. We freeze in silence for a few seconds.

...It's that person.

The face I'd heard rumors about. I never thought our first meeting would be in this position.

I suppress the urge to break into a grin.

Their reaction is written all over their face. They aren't running. They can't move. So easy to read. I lean my face just a tiny bit closer. The distance shrinks even more.

"...You're quite energetic for the morning."

I watch the reaction as I speak lightly. It's fun how honestly they respond. I can't help but lean in a bit more. Suddenly, their scent is right there.

For a split second, my consciousness is pulled away, and my thoughts stop. Yet, I don't pull back. If anything, I stay close.

"Your face is all red."

I realize it right after I say it. My own face feels a bit hot, too. After a beat, I look away.