PROOF OF FRIENDSHIP It was the day after Chiaki and Hinami had paid Asahi a visit. It was a day just like any other—Asahi went about his regular routine while doing his best to avoid the obnoxious couple as much as he could. Once evening arrived, there came the usual ringing of the intercom. “Sorry for barging in,” she apologized in her standard monotonous voice as she entered the apartment. Asahi was concerned about how her mood would be given his earlier comment about her being “just another neighbor,” but his anxiety appeared to be unfounded. I’m so stupid for worrying about so much, but whatever, he mentally told himself off as he recollected himself and focused on the task at hand. “Apologies for always being such a bother...” Fuyuka apologized. “Nah, don’t worry about it. I mean

