Chapter 142: Under The Same Umbrella
"It started raining, huh..." Shido muttered as he exited the convenience store, a newly bought umbrella in hand.
The rain wasn't exactly heavy, but it wasn't something he could ignore either. After casting a final glance at the dark, brooding sky, Shido decided to head straight back to his apartment, hoping his delivery would still make it through.
As he made his way down the street, he passed by a familiar sight: Takasago Bookstore. There, standing outside under the dull gray sky, was someone he recognized instantly. Among the sea of umbrellas and hurried passersby, she stood out clearly, wearing a Fujou High School uniform. She gazed up at the sky, seemingly waiting for the rain to ease up.
"She doesn't have an umbrella?"
Shido looked at her for a while before he walked towards her, worried that she don't have an umbrella and go back home late.
Without much thought, he walked toward her.
"Shiina-san, what are you doing here?" he called out gently.
Mahiru, who had been staring blankly at the sky, was startled by the sudden voice. Snapping out of her daze, she turned toward the source and found Shido standing in front of her, an umbrella held over his head.
"Itsuka-san... I'm just waiting for the rain to stop." Mahiru replied shyly, her voice soft. "I... forgot to bring my umbrella."
She lowered her gaze, clearly embarrassed. After all, who would forget their umbrella after hearing the weather forecast warning about rain?
Shido couldn't help but chuckle. Seeing Mahiru, who usually seemed so composed, caught in such a simple mistake was surprisingly endearing.