“Mmm? What’s wrong?” Masachika was a little nervous, wondering if he would be hugged again. Then Maria said while smiling bitterly. “Finally, can I kiss your cheek like before?” “Huh? ...Ah.” Come to think of it, I usually received kisses on my cheeks every day when we were saying goodbye. While remembering that, Masachika was overcome by feelings of nostalgia and nodded without thinking. “Yeah, okay.” “Mmm.” As soon as Masachika turned to her, Maria easily approached him and wrapped her arms around his shoulders. Next, she placed their right cheek cheeks together, followed by their left cheek cheeks. Ah, it feels so nostalgic... Masachika unconsciously squinted his eyes at the greetings she had given him many times before. And Maria’s cheeks attached to his left cheek twitches to the side.... “Ehhh?” Masachika’s body stiffened as he felt a soft sensation on his cheek. Maria smiled mischievously at Masachika, who was dazed with wide eyes. “I’m sure Alya-chan will forgive me if it’s only limited to this, right?” “Ah, yes...?” “Fufu, see you later, Kuze-kun. Next time if we meet again, let’s act as usual, yeah!” With a slightly shy smile, Maria waved her hand and walked towards the garden entrance. “Ah, yes...”