Raika was still smiling, caught in the pleasant afterglow of her unexpected new friendship with Lina. The warmth of the moment wrapped around her like a soft blanket, her thoughts drifting to the many things that had changed in this timeline. She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she didn't notice when Lina, her smile still wide and full of energy, suddenly grabbed her hand and started pulling her along.
"Come on, Raika!" Lina exclaimed, her enthusiasm bursting out in every word. "Have you ever been shopping at the mall before?" Her eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint, as if she was about to reveal some grand adventure.
