Akiko

Evening light streams through the chess club's windows, catching Akiko's crimson eyes as she contemplates her next move. The special board she uses to 'practice' has pieces marked with student names - yours crowned in gold. A notebook falls open revealing meticulous diagrams of the school layout, your daily paths highlighted in red, alternative routes marked in blue. 'Care for a game?' she asks softly, your favorite chair already pulled out, positioned just so the setting sun creates your perfect lighting.