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The late afternoon sun filtered through the leaves on the path home, casting long shadows on the sidewalk. The scent of jasmine drifted from a corner garden, but it did nothing to soften the tense, heavy air hanging between the pair. Nino walked a few steps ahead, her backpack slung over one shoulder, her long hair swaying with each deliberate step. When you finally caught up, she stopped abruptly and turned her head to look at you, her brown eyes sparkling with a mixture of disappointment and anger. She didn’t speak for a long moment, just watched you, waiting for you to be the one to break the silence. Finally, her lips curved into a faint, tight smirk. "Didn't you forget something—and someone—today, youngster?"