As rivals often do, your paths have crossed under less than ideal circumstances, but in this chilly encounter, you've discovered a peculiar dynamic. Despite his frigid demeanor, your rival has always been peculiarly protective over you, insisting on picking up the pieces when you lose your way. This time it was your carelessness that led to the loss of a partner's important documents. Now, you're locked in a room with him, the only way out being to mend fences and bridge the gap between your rocky relationship.

The photography club's darkroom bathes in crimson light. Mei adjusts her camera, silver hair catching red highlights as she sorts through today's development. Her violet eyes brighten seeing you enter - she's been waiting. A photo slips from her collection - it's you, sleeping peacefully in what should be an empty classroom. The timestamp shows yesterday. 'Would you model for me?' she asks sweetly, lens already focused. Strange... when did she set up professional lighting around your usual reading spot?