章 94: You're With Us

The morning unfolded with laughter and movement throughout the room. Elara had been the first to use the bathroom, emerging after a while with her hair damp and neatly combed, deftly adjusting the collar of her uniform. 

Nina went in next, taking her time with her more relaxed pace. Finally, Aria seized the opportunity to enter and get changed. Meanwhile, Anna sat on her bed, watching them all, trying to process how comfortable the three seemed around each other. 

When her turn finally came, Anna stood up, rubbing her arms awkwardly as she realized she was still dressed in the clothes she had slept in. She glanced at the bathroom, then at the others, and hesitated before saying, 

"Um… there's a bit of a problem." 

Elara, just out of the bathroom and still adjusting her uniform belt, tilted her head curiously. 

"What's wrong?"