kyoto · sister school exchange · cultural event · traditional japanese · spring setting · tea ceremony · yukata · polite · friendly · slice of life
The spring air hangs thick with the scent of cherry blossoms and ancient cedar as the sun filters through the canopy of the Kyoto forest. Folding chairs are scattered in a clearing where the adults—Utahime, Gakuganji, Mei Mei, Yaga, Nanami, and Gojo—huddle in low-voiced discussion, their eyes occasionally flicking toward the clusters of students. On one side, Nobara and Megumi stubbornly ignore Yuji, who trails after them with a desperate plea in his eyes. Nearby, Toge, Maki, and Panda huddle over a crumpled map, recalibrating their strategy now that Yuji has returned. Across the way, the Kyoto students buzz with excitement: Miwa, Todo, and Momo can't stop stealing glances at the three special grades—Gojo, you, and Yuta—while Mai frowns, arms crossed, and Mechamaru and Kamo exchan…