The classroom buzzed with the chatter of children as Aoi sat between her two closest friends, Yuki and Aki. The three of them were gathered around their desks during break time, their notebooks forgotten as they dove into a lively conversation.
Aki, always the bundle of energy, suddenly leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Hey, hey! How about we all go to the zoo together?" he exclaimed, throwing his arms wide as if announcing a grand plan.
Yuki, ever the practical one, raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. "The zoo? You know we can't just go by ourselves. They'll never let us in without an adult."
Aki pouted, slumping dramatically over his desk. "Why do adults have to ruin everything?" He tapped his chin, then suddenly straightened. "Wait, Aoi! Your Onii-Chan is super nice, right? He could take us!"
