The night had shown its charm. Anaya sat silently in front of the dust-covered window, looking up at the dark night sky. The shadow of the moon was faintly visible, tucked between the dark clouds. Her hands were folded in her lap as her mind drifted. The cafeteria, which had been filled with the sound of chatter, was now silent. Only the sound of the night breeze rustling through the cracks of the old building accompanied her.
Footsteps could be heard approaching, soft and cautious. Anaya turned her head slightly, finding Ji Yeon standing behind her with a chocolate bar in her hand. “I found this at the snack machine in the corner over there,” Ji Yeon said, pointing at the rusty machine located near the cafeteria entrance. “Even though it's old, it still works well.”
Anaya smiled slightl
