The rain grew heavier.
The oleander swayed violently under the beating of the raindrops, mixing with the sweet fragrance lingering on Kawashima Miki, permeating the slightly dim sky. A large black crow flew over, landing on the oleander, its eyes wide as it watched the young master who was once again shirking duty, like an audience enjoying a theatrical performance.
"Boom~"
Thunder sounded in the distance, perfectly filling the void brought by the silence.
Though the thunder was far, it was intense, and the sound grew closer. Fujiwara Reya glanced outside, just as a flash of lightning streaked across the courtyard, nearly striking the crow.
The rain also intensified at that moment.
The torrential rain turned the surroundings into a white blur, mud splattering up, the downpour unusually fierce.
