Takeshi arrived at the school in eleven minutes.
He hadn't run the entire way, but almost. He had sent Merwyn a message confirming he was on his way and hadn't received a reply, which he didn't know whether to take as good or bad.
The building was closed at that hour, but the side door of the student council wing had a light on inside. Takeshi entered through there.
Merwyn was standing by the window with her phone in hand. Aoi was sitting in one of the chairs. Nyx was leaning against the inner doorway with her arms crossed.
All three looked at him when he entered.
"You got here fast."
Merwyn said.
"What exactly happened!?"
Merwyn lowered her phone.
"The shrine priest called me forty minutes ago to let me know Ophélia never arrived. He waited half an hour before notifying me…"
She paused briefly.
"It's not like her to be late or change her route without saying anything."
"Did you try contacting her directly?"
"Ophélia's phone isn't responding."
