The wind chime at the shrine rang.
It seemed to be responding to the call of the gods, bringing with it a gentle breeze that swept through the fallen leaves.
Clap, clap.
Two claps sounded, and a young girl stood in front of the worship hall, her hands clasped together, eyes closed, silently reciting her wish.
[Dear god, please! Let me meet a super handsome boyfriend this year.]
The wind remained silent, or perhaps the crisp sound of the wind chime was the god's response.
"Reiko, what did you wish for?"
The girl raised her head and looked at her best friend waiting by her side: "Of course, I can't let you know."
Chikako smiled and said, "I can guess without thinking. It must be because Tanahata-kun from the next class got a girlfriend, and you're envious, jealous, and resentful, wanting to find an even more handsome guy."
"It's not that!" The girl's face turned red, her thoughts being exposed, making her feelings stammer.
