"Hmm…"
"Just hurry up and pick something already, will you?"
"I don't know what to choose…"
"Does it even matter? I usually just grab whatever looks decent and move on…"
Inside one of the fancier clothing shops tucked deep within the academy's bustling commercial district, Seo and Rose stood shoulder to shoulder, staring at rows upon rows of dresses, blouses, and skirts that gleamed under enchanted lights.
The shop itself had an airy, elegant feel—tall glass windows letting the spring sunlight filter in, shelves neatly lined with folded fabrics, and mannequins posed gracefully with the latest seasonal trends.
A soft fragrance of lavender hung in the air, soothing yet almost making the atmosphere too comfortable.
For most students, a visit here was a luxury reserved for rare occasions.
For Seo and Rose, however, it was simply the result of coincidentally having free time—and, perhaps, an unspoken excuse to spend it together.
Not that either of them would admit it.
