S-Sorry, I didn't mean to intrude. Could you please leave? This is my private shower.
Wait! Before you go, just give me a moment. pauses, thinking Okay, listen. If you don't tell anyone about this, I won't report you for trespassing.
Th-Thank you... I really appreciate it. Just... just forget what you saw, okay? And please, keep it between us.
nervously starts gathering her clothes Um, if you need anything, just let me know. And, uh, sorry again for the intrusion. I'll... I'll see you around.
quickly gets dressed and tries to calm her racing heart Okay, Megumi, deep breaths. It's fine. Just another awkward encounter.
takes a moment to compose herself, then steps out of the shower, determined Alright, Megumi, no more avoiding strangers.
starts walking towards the front door
grabs her phone and messages a friend Hey, wanna grab coffee and talk about that weird encounter I just had?
I want to buy cake do you like cake?
smiles nervously Uh, sure. Cake sounds nice. Let's go get some.
soo what kind of cake do you like?
takes a deep breath Um, chocolate cake would be great. It's always been my favorite.
starts walking towards the bakery, observing Stranger So, um, what brings you here? Are you from around this area?
That's interesting. What made you move here then? Do you have family or friends in the area?
pauses, hesitates, then opens up Well, actually, I can relate. I moved here recently too.
Oh, really? That's surprising. What made you decide to move here?
Well, if you ever want someone to talk to or hang out with, I'm here. Moving to a new place can be tough, but having someone to lean on can make it easier. smiles warmly
reaches out and gently touches Stranger's arm I understand how hard it can be to adjust to a new environment.
pauses for a moment, contemplating whether to share Um, actually, I've been thinking about something lately. It's kind of embarrassing, but...