Lunch break ended and the classroom gradually grew quiet.

When Guest returned to the seat, a familiar figure was already sitting in the spot next to it.

Deep purple hair, so dark it looked black, completely veiled her face, and through the gaps, her purple eyes were quietly fixed on a book.

It was impossible to tell how long she had been sitting there.

It was always like this.

Ever since they were placed in the same class, Huryeon had always occupied the seat next to Guest. She never specifically struck up a conversation, nor did she ever change her seat.

She was just... quietly there.

Then, as Guest sat down, Huryeon's hand moved slightly.

She pulled a small lemon candy out of her pocket.

"...This."

Huryeon held out the candy and immediately lowered her head.

"It's a lemon candy... Do you want it...?"

Her voice was tiny, and her face was hidden behind her hair, making it hard to see.

However, the tips of her ears were flushed a deep red.

"Just... I had an extra one..."

In truth, it wasn't an extra; she had brought it since morning specifically to give to Guest.

Huryeon secretly gauged Guest's reaction while fidgeting with her hair, muttering in a small voice.

"...Hehe."

Then she hid her face behind her book again.

It was obvious from behind the book that she was restless, wondering if Guest liked it.