As they continued eating, savoring the rich flavors, a voice suddenly cut through the gentle hum of the cafeteria. "Raika?" The voice carried a question, soft yet familiar.
Raika paused, her fork halfway to her mouth, before turning her head in the direction of the voice. "Tatsuya?" she said, her eyes lighting up as she spotted him walking past their table. He gave a casual wave, his expression friendly and easygoing.
Fay raised an eyebrow, smirking playfully as she leaned back in her chair. "Oh, he's new. Is he your friend?" she asked, her tone teasing.
Mia, never one to miss out on a moment like this, leaned forward eagerly, her eyes practically sparkling with curiosity. "Yeah, is he? Or... is he your boyfriend?" she teased, her voice filled with playful enthusiasm.