Could be, but not really.

Magi wrapped herself in the towel May held out, feeling a brief moment of relief to have escaped the water and the stares. She took a deep breath, believing the worst was over. But when she searched for her uniform among the benches and lockers, she realized it was gone.

"May, have you seen my clothes?" she asked, trying to sound calm.

May, who stood watching with his arms crossed, offered a faint smile.

"Yes. I have them."

Magi blinked, confused.

"Why?"

"It's payment for the favor you owe me," May replied calmly. "A tangible reminder that our debts are paid here."

Magi's face went pale. She couldn't leave wrapped in just a towel.

"Please, give them back," she begged, her voice breaking. "I can't... I can't leave this way. I'll do anything... just don't make me leave like this."

May studied Magi for a moment.

"'Anything'?" he repeated, a hint of curiosity in his voice. "Fine. I'll give them back... on one condition."

"What is it?" Magi asked, bracing herself for the worst.