The rain suddenly intensified, as if a hole had opened in the sky, turning the scattered droplets into a downpour that quickly filled the surroundings. Naturally, we were drenched, and without a second thought, we rushed to find shelter.

Since the dormitory was a bit of a distance away, we spotted a shabby shed nearby and hurried inside.

“Phew, haha, that came out of nowhere! Right, Mary... ma'am?” I spoke lightly as I shook off the water from my soaked hair.

“……”

Mary, however, didn't respond. Something about her seemed off.

The sound of heavy raindrops hitting the shed's roof …