The doors had closed around her coat again, and the train was about to leave

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

"The train has now arrived at Inaba Station. Please move away from the doors."

Rise had every intention of doing just that. Except... the coat wouldn't let her.

Most of the crowd had already dispersed by that point. Including the ones who had seen her, thankfully. Unfortunately, that wouldn't do her a bit of good if the entire station saw her... or if that train left with her coat! Rise still had time, though. At the moment, she was beyond notice. Most of the people were already leaving the train and she wasn't even on their radar. It meant if she gave up on the coat, she could get away and maybe hide before she drew attention. But if she struggled with the train and still lost her coat... her chance to get away unseen was gone, and she'd be the center of attention.

Except the alternative was to just give up on her coat! Rise didn't HAVE to resign herself to a naked stealth operation, did she?

"The train will now depart. Please move from the doors..."

Rise gulped, made her choice, and-