|| Location-Hallway ||
As Kairo stood amidst the bustling hallway, observing the ebb and flow of students passing by, his attention was abruptly drawn to a ginger-haired figure approaching him with purposeful strides. His gaze lingered on her vibrant ginger, who for a moment served as a stark contrast to the sea of students around them. She exuded an air of confidence, her outfit reminiscent of something out of an amine, like those Japanese school girls.
With a barrage of smiles and rapid-fire chatter, the girl launched into conversation with Kairo, her words flowing like a river with barely a pause for breath. [color="#efbcaa”]“There are plenty of benches around here, you know? You don’t need to lean against… A wall. Do you know how hard it is to keep them so shiny?”[/color] Her playful remark caught Kairo off guard, momentarily confusing him as to what that comment was supposed to mean. But before he could respond, she quickly backtracked, her laughter ringing through the hallway as she reassured him that she was only joking.
Kairo couldn’t help but feel a mix of surprise and curiosity as Aurora introduced herself in such a friendly and enthusiastic manner. Her bright smile and warmth were disarming, yet as she mentioned his class schedule and even the specific house he was enrolled in, Kairo’s eyebrows arched in mild astonishment. It was impressive, to say the least, but if we’re being honest, it was a little bit creepy (just a tiny bit). “How did you-” He couldn’t shake the nagging questions of why was she being so friendly? And how did she know so much about him already, on his very first day? Was she some kind of student ambassador or part of a welcoming committee? Was it brain magic? was she reading his mind? It was almost overwhelming, the way she seemed to know details and greeted him as if they were old friends.
Alright focus, Enchanted Music Composition, Professor Walsh, classroom 25, over there, remember it. noted.
“Aurora, you say,” Kairo replied, returning her smile with one of his own. “beautiful name. I’m Kairo, or Kai, its a pleasure.” He introduced himself with a light smile, a nice compliment in hand “anyway, thanks for the welcome and all the help, you might have just saved me from getting lost, who knows.”
He chuckled softly, a hint of genuine gratitude lacing his words as he appreciated Aurora’s assistance. Despite this being their first encounter, Kairo couldn’t help but feel a sense of ease in her presence. There was something about the way she smiled, the way she carried herself, that made everything feel a little brighter and more welcoming.
Her bubbly presence was a welcome distraction from the nerves and uncertainties of his first day at the academy. There was an effortless charm about her, a magnetic quality that drew him in and made him feel as though they had known each other for far longer than just a few minutes.
“It’s like you have a talent for making newcomers feel right at home,” Kai continued, a playful twinkle dancing in his eyes. “Or maybe it’s just all the smiling. Or maybe,” he paused, tilting his head slightly as if pondering a mystery, “you’re just naturally good at spreading sunshine wherever you go?”
As he spoke, a thought came back and nudged at the back of Kai’s mind. How did Aurora know stuff about his schedule? Was she also in Enigma Stag? The possibility intrigued him, adding another layer of curiosity to their conversation. “So, are you also in enigma stag?”