Short Summary: Caleb reunites with old friends at Professor Louis’s home. Their history from school-day schemes to workplace antics about "Miss Apple" reveals a bond blurring the lines between friendship and romance. Playful teasing, shared meals, and exchanged tokens (hair tie, bracelet) highlight their deep, unspoken connection.
Timeline Notes:
| Event | Timeframe | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| School days (middle school) | Past [old days] | Protagonist and Caleb had a playful dynamic; she helped him fend off admirers. |
| Aviation Administration days, pilot | Recent past [old days] | Caleb used Protagonist’s hair tie ("Miss Apple") to deter admirers at work. |
| Visit to Professor Louis’s hometown | Present [old days] | Reunion with friends, reveals shared history and inside jokes. |
| Airport departure to Linkon City | Present (immediate future) [old days] | Playful banter, exchange of keepsakes (hair tie → bracelet). |
Key Lore Information:
Full Transcript:
Caleb: This is actually his hometown—used to point it out to us whenever we passed by.
Caleb: We're here.
Caleb: Professor Louis, we thought we'd stop by and... Why are you guys here?
Gideon: Oh, what a coincidence.
Blythe: We were just talking about you. You even brought your friend along?
Protagonist: Gideon, Blythe! Long time no see.
Blythe: Hi! The last time I saw you was when Caleb just joined us. Patrick, have you met Protagonist before?
Patrick: No, but I know her well enough. Caleb's talking about her all the time.
Patrick: If you walked around here, a lot of people would probably recognize you.
Caleb: Stop talking nonsense.
They all laugh and invite us to sit. A variety of dishes are on the table.