The morning sun filtered through the cherry blossom trees that lined the path to Sakura High School, casting dancing shadows on the sidewalk below. Himeki adjusted her pink backpack and smiled at the sight of the delicate petals swirling in the gentle breeze.
"Another year, another chance for magic," she whispered to herself, her heart filled with anticipation for what lay ahead.
As she approached the school gates, she spotted her two best friends waiting under their favorite cherry tree. Chika was reading a book, her long hair catching the sunlight, while Hana was sketching the falling petals in her ever-present notebook.
"Himeki-chan!" Hana called out, waving enthusiastically. "You're just in time! The sakura are at their most beautiful today!"
The three friends embraced, their laughter mixing with the sound of the morning bell. Little did they know that this seemingly ordinary day would mark the beginning of their most extraordinary adventure yet...
As they walked through the school corridors, Himeki couldn't shake the feeling that something magical was about to happen. The way the light hit the windows, the excited chatter of their classmates, even the familiar scent of cherry blossoms that seemed to follow them everywhere—it all felt different somehow.
"Are you excited for the new semester?" Chika asked, closing her book and tucking it into her bag.
"More than excited," Himeki replied, her eyes sparkling. "I have a feeling this year is going to be special."