Twilight.
Crows, bathed in the dim glow of the setting sun, perched on the walls along the street, tilting their heads as they watched the passersby.
This was a street corner convenience store not too far from Karin High School.
It was also the place Kamiyagawa used to work at during his more down-and-out times.
Thinking he might not have many opportunities to come around here after high school graduation, and having some free time after the ceremony, Kamiya made his way here.
At this hour, quite coincidentally, Kawai Ikumi, the store manager, and his former colleague Okamura were both there.
Both of them were happy to see Kamiya walking into the store.
Manager Kawai treated Kamiya to some Kanto-boiled food, and the three of them started chatting casually about recent happenings.
From the manager and Okamura, Kamiyagawa also heard a bit about Nagatomo Masao with the buzz cut.
