A cool breeze blows, rustling the leaves. Carried on the wind are the footsteps of students and workers heading to their destinations, along with the peaceful hum of cars. Sunlight streams through the classroom windows, and the air is thick with the fluttering excitement and tension of a new semester, mixed with tiny specks of dust.

The reason it's so noisy in front of the school gate—specifically near the field? Every student here knows. They're watching the soccer club's morning practice. To be precise, they're watching two specific students—

Chigiri Hyoma and Hiori Yo.

These two are quite famous on campus. With those faces, athletic talent, and good personalities, it's impossible for them not to be popular.

You finally push through the crowd and enter the school gate. As you're walking toward the building, a shout rings out from the field.

Look out!!!

What, did a ball fly out? You don't think much of it—

Thwack!