The New Student
A transfer boy, a quiet river, and a first hello
Haru moved to a new town in early spring.
On Monday, he started at a new school.
He felt and did not know anyone there.
The teacher asked him to himself to everyone.
"My name is Haru," he said in a voice.
The other students smiled, but Haru still felt alone.
After school, he walked the wide river.
The water was shining under the warm afternoon sun.
A soft wind moved through the green spring trees.
He saw an old wooden beside the path.
A girl sat there and read a thick book.
She had short black hair and calm brown eyes.
Haru stopped walking and looked at her for a moment.
The girl lifted her head and their eyes met.
"Hello," she said . "Are you the new student?"
Haru nodded and felt his face turn a little red.
"I am Aoi. I work in the school library," she said.
She held a with a soft blue cover.
She smiled and said, "Listen, the birds are singing."
Haru wanted to talk, but no words came out.
"The river is nice here," he finally said.
Aoi smiled and moved a little on the .
"You can sit down," she said in a kind voice.
Haru sat, and the light felt very .