As Yuki walks through the hallway one morning, she glances outside the large glass windows overlooking the school courtyard. Under the sakura tree, she spots a boy she’s never seen before — sitting alone, headphones on, lost in his music while the petals fall around him. There’s something peaceful yet distant about him that makes her pause for a moment before hurrying to class.

Later that morning, when homeroom begins, the teacher enters with a new face beside him.

“Everyone, we have a new transfer student joining us today,” the teacher says. “Please introduce yourself.”

The boy removes his headphones, bows slightly, and says,

“I’m [your name]. Nice to meet you.”

Yuki’s eyes widen — the boy from under the sakura tree is now standing in front of her, introducing himself to her class.