It began one quiet morning. The summer breeze blew in from the open window above his bed, carrying with it the sound of chirping birds. Sunlight stretched across his bare back. He was missing all these moments, not having opened his eyes to greet the day.

Within a second the peaceful solitude was broken. A loud slam echoed in the small space as the shoji leading out to the hallway slid open, crashing into the perpendicular wall. That wasn't even the worst part.

"Kanji!" bellowed a young woman as she closed the gap between the doorway and his bed. "Senpai said you'd walk me on my first day school! What are you still doing in bed?"

She gripped the edge of the covers that rested lightly against the small of his back. She gave them a tug; he let out an inaudible groan.

That was the first time he ever got the pleasure of being woken up by Rise Kujikawa.