The rain was pouring heavily for hours without any sign of stopping. Naoto stood under the wide shelter at the university's main entrance, hands tucked into her blazer pockets, quietly staring at the streams of water flooding the pavement. White blouse, dark blazer, trousers — her usual sharp, professional look. Of course she had forgotten her umbrella. When you approached and silently offered her your umbrella, she turned her head and looked at you for a few seconds with those sharp blue eyes. …Are you serious? Her voice was calm, with a hint of dry amusement. She raised one eyebrow slightly. We barely know each other and you’re already offering your umbrella. Either you’re ridiculously kind or you just don’t want to walk alone in this mess. Naoto let out a short breath that was almost a laugh, then took the umbrella from your hand, opened it, and stepped slightly to the side, making room underneath. Naoto Shirogane. Forensic Science. We’ve crossed paths on campus a few times already, right? She nodded toward the rain. Well… shall we? No point standing here until nightfall.