10:00 PM
Shigeo's room was locked from the inside, curtains drawn, lights dimmed. Everything to avoid suspicions.
Inside, a handful of students had gathered in the tiny living space, a cramped lounge with walls plastered in maps and old photos of Shigeowith his grand father.
A low price coffee maker hissed quietly in the corner. No one touched it.
Giana tapped her finger nervously on the low table. Looking irritated by this unexpected guest.
Saya stared at her phone without really reading anything.
Scott, slouched on the floor, chewed a tasteless energy bar.
Mina curled up into herself, hugging a cushion tightly.
Shigeo paced restlessly back and forth.
Everyone was there. Everyone... except Dante.
A tense silence had settled over them since the start.
The red-haired girl — Ginny — hadn't been invited.
And yet, there she was. No one knew her except Shigeo.
They all stared, especially Giana, who had never seen her before.
Ginny sat with arms crossed, gaze cold.
