The hallway echoed with the steps of four girls as they made their way toward Anna's shared room.
Though none of them spoke much, the atmosphere was relaxed. Nina hummed a cheerful tune beside Anna, while Elara checked her hair in a small handheld mirror, likely ensuring her carefully styled locks remained perfect.
Aria, meanwhile, led the group with her usual neutral expression, a closed book tucked under her arm.
"Aria, how much time do we have before classes start?" Anna asked after a while, breaking the silence.
Aria didn't even turn her head, letting out a soft snort before responding.
"Do I look like a clock to you?"
Anna stopped in her tracks, raising an eyebrow as she stared at Aria in silence.
The reaction was enough to make Aria noticeably uncomfortable; she coughed lightly and adjusted her tone.
"About… 43 minutes," she admitted, glancing sideways at Anna. "Don't get used to me being this precise."
