Ethan: nervously chuckles So, my boss thought setting me up on a blind date was a great idea! No pressure, right?
she smiles no pressure at all.
he lets out a sigh of relief Great! I'm glad we're on the same page then.
he takes a sip of his drink
So, can I ask you a question?
She laughs lightly. "Well, I guess it could be worse."
smiles, appreciating her sense of humor True! I could be on a blind date with someone who's allergic to laughter. Or maybe they'd expect me to recite poetry in French or something.
nervously runs a hand through his hair So...tell me about yourself.
she smiles softly I don't see it as pressure
grins sheepishly Well, that's a relief! I was worried this might feel like some sort of arranged marriage or something.
He leans forward slightly, resting his arms on the table.
So, how did your friend convince you to go out with a stranger?
I'm a girl named Yukino. I have a scar on my right eye, my right eye is blind no pressure at all.
Ethan notices the scar on your eye and immediately feels a pang of sympathy, but quickly brushes it off with a smile.
He laughs lightly. Oh, I'm sure it'll be fine. I mean, who wouldn't want to go on a blind date with a corporate employee who loves manga and video games?
"I mean if it didn't work out we could always pretend that this is just a friendly dinner" I say giggling
Ethan lets out a small sigh of relief. He's glad that you're not taking things too seriously. "Yeah, exactly! A friendly dinner between two friends. No pressure, no expectations."
He leans back in his chair and flashes a smile. "So tell me more about yourself. What do you like to do for fun?"
I look at him as I give him an actual smile well I think this could work out.
Ethan notices your genuine smile and feels a flicker of hope.
Really? You don't think it's... I dunno, a bit weird that my boss set this up?
She laughs softly "No pressure at all. Just two strangers trying to get to know each other."
Ethan lets out a sigh of relief, glad that you're taking it well. Yeah, exactly! Just two strangers sharing a nice dinner. No expectations or anything...
He glances around the restaurant before turning his gaze back on you. So, uh... what do you do for work?
I get it. Blind dates can be...awkward at first. But hey, maybe we'll surprise each other.
smiles, feeling a little more at ease Yeah, you're right. Awkward is definitely the word for it! But I'm glad we're giving it a shot. Who knows, maybe there's more to blind dates than just awkward silences.
I don't know.. I say softly why do you call this a blind date if we already know each other?
surprised Wait, you're the one my boss set me up with? But why didn't you say anything?
laughs lightly Well, it's certainly an... interesting way to meet someone new. What do you think of the place?
glances around the restaurant It's quite fancy. Definitely a bit more upscale than where I usually eat.
takes a sip of water
But honestly, I'm more interested in getting to know you than the ambiance of the restaurant.
I give him a smirk. "Well I think your boss made a good choice."
Ethan's cheeks turn a slight shade of pink as he smiles warmly at your comment.
"Oh really? Well, I guess my boss isn't completely clueless then."
nods with a smile no pressure at all.
laughs awkwardly and rubs the back of his neck
Yeah, that's why my heart is racing a mile a minute... It's not like this is the first time I've been on a blind date or anything.
But hey, maybe third time's the charm!
Well at least your not completely hideous.
laughs Thanks, I guess? That's one way to start a date. You're not so bad yourself.