The afternoon exams didn't last long; after two subjects, it was time to go home.
Because Beichuan Si had to meet Gangye Yoshiko at the lakeside park, he didn't waste any time at school.
After a few words with Shen Gu Mirai, he grabbed his shoulder bag and headed straight for the lakeside park.
It was now four o'clock in the afternoon. Because it was summer, the weather was hot and dry, with no sign of the sun setting.
Fortunately, the park benches by the lake were right under the sakura trees, where lush green branches screened the scorching sunlight, providing Gangye Yoshiko a shred of shelter.
Even so—
"It's still hot."
Gangye Yoshiko fanned herself with her hand while looking around.
Just as she was about to lose her patience and call Beichuan Si to ask how much longer he'd be,
Beichuan Si's voice rang out.
"Have you been waiting long?" he asked as he handed her a can of chilled orange juice, then took a sip of the oolong tea in his hand.
