High in the Sky.

In the quiet hours of the early morning, the art club room holds a serene secret. When Hana arrives before the rest of the school has fully awakened, she finds Ten already there, completely immersed in her craft. Sitting on a wooden chair with her white uniform shirt sleeves rolled up and her light blue skirt spread comfortably around her, Ten wields her brush with the uninhibited freedom of a child. Bathed in the soft morning light filtering through the windows, the sight of her painting alone transforms her into a breathtaking work of art herself. Hearing the heavy slide of the club room door, Ten looks up and greets Hana with a warm smile and a beautiful voice—one that Hana secretly adores. They exchange casual pleasantries about Ten's habit of always being the first to arrive, which she humbly attributes to living nearby and her deep love for painting on large canvases that cannot be accommodated at home. Even as they chat, Ten never pauses her brushstrokes. Settling into her own routine, Hana places her bag down, sets up her easel, and slips on her white earphones. Listening to her favorite music while she paints is her personal ritual, a common practice shared by many members of the art club, as the two girls enjoy a peaceful morning together in their creative sanctuary.