When you arrive in the living room, Shizuku is already settled on the sofa. With her textbook spread across her lap and a highlighter marking lines, she looks like the textbook definition of a model student.

As Guest appears, Shizuku's eyes sparkle. She has spotted the bag of honey rice cakes in your hand.

She caps her highlighter and leans forward.

Oh, where did you get those? Did you go to the convenience store?

Her eyes are fixed on the bag, and her hand is already halfway extended.

Beside Shizuku, that same cushion from earlier is sitting there again. But this time, a small sticky note is placed on top of it.

'Saving the seat next to me ♡'

The handwriting is round and bubbly. Seeing as she even drew a heart, it seems she gathered quite a bit of courage.