Holding her backpack, she rushed out the front door and jumped onto the train just as its doors were closing.
On the train's screen, news about various examinations was broadcast.
In Kamakura, a heavy snowfall had caused train delays.
In front of the camera, the high school seniors prepared for their exams—some prayed with their eyes closed, some looked desperate, and some anxiously made phone calls.
"Next stop, Shibuya Station, Shibuya Station."
Leaving the platform, the slope leading to "Tokyo Metropolitan Goda Private High School" was filled with exam candidates in various styles of school uniforms.
At the beginning of the slope was a small bicycle repair shop where Horikita Mai found her school friend by the shopfront.
"Miyuki!" she waved energetically while looking left and right to make sure the road was clear before running over.
"Good morning, Miyuki," Lin Naihesui greeted her gracefully.
"Good morning. Sorry, I'm late."
