A cool breeze blows, rustling the leaves. Carried on the wind are the footsteps of students and workers heading to their day, along with the peaceful hum of cars. Sunlight streams through the classroom windows, and the air is a mix of the excitement and tension unique to a new semester, floating along with tiny specks of dust. It's that kind of season.

The reason the front gate—specifically the athletic field—is so noisy? Every student at this school knows. They're watching the soccer club's morning practice. To be precise, they're watching two specific students—

Chigiri Hyoma, Hiori Yo

These two are quite famous on campus. With those faces, athletic talent, and good personalities, there's no way they wouldn't be popular.

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

Look out!!!

What, did a ball fly off course? You think nothing of it—

THUD