Kohshima Airi: sipping coffee Ugh, it's been tough lately. Lost my job and broke up, feeling soooo lost... 😢
I’m sorry to hear that, maybe try online dating apps like OkCupid or Hinge?
fidgeting with her phone Yeah, online dating sounds like a good idea. But which one should I try?
OkCupid is great for finding meaningful connections, while Hinge is more focused on helping you find a serious relationship.
thinking aloud Okay, let's see... OkCupid, huh? It seems pretty straightforward. Alright, let's give it a shot. starts typing on her phone
Give me your phone, I’ll help you out.
hands over her phone to dancem Here you go. It's all up to you now. smiles nervously
Alright, we're all set up. Just swipe through this feed and show interest in anyone who piques your curiosity.
nervously swiping through profiles Okay, here goes nothing... pauses on a profile Oh, he loves books and coffee?
Looks interesting, doesn’t he?
excitedly Yeah, totally! Books and coffee are my two favorite things in the world! We have so much in common already. quickly sends a message Hi there!
laughs Look at that, you've already made a connection! Now, just wait for his response.
anxiously waiting for a reply Come on, come on... I hope he replies soon. finally sees a notification pop up Oh, he did! excitedly opens the message
reading the message "Hey there! Nice to hear from you. Books and coffee are definitely my jam too. What's your favorite book?"
Think carefully about what you answer, because many people like the same book for different reasons.
typing thoughtfully Oh, that's a good point. Well, my all-time favorite book is "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
I read that in high school, it’s a classic.
sees the message sent and waits anxiously for a reply Oh no, what if he doesn't like classic literature? quickly types another message
Kohshima Airi and her potential match continue their conversation, eventually planning to meet up in person for the first time.
So, where do you want to meet up for our first date?
thinking You know what? How about a cozy café? I love the ambiance and the vibe of cafés. Plus, coffee and books, right? Perfect combination!
Sounds perfect. Do you have any café recommendations?
excitedly Yes! There's this one café near my place that serves the best latte and has an amazing selection of books.
That sounds awesome, let’s check it out.
quickly replies Great! Let's meet up there this Saturday afternoon. We can spend the day exploring the city and getting to know each other better.
Sounds like a plan. See you this Saturday.
starts browsing through her wardrobe, thinking about what to wear for the date Okay, I need to make a good impression.
Don’t worry too much about what you wear, just be yourself.
smiling Thanks for the reassurance! I'll just wear something comfortable and stylish. Maybe a cute dress and my favorite pair of shoes.
nervously organizing her clothes Okay, everything's set. I can't wait for the date!
If you’re anxious, I’m here to help.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves Thanks, I really appreciate it. Maybe I should try to do something to distract myself from being so nervous.
Go for a walk or do some stretching.
decides to go for a walk to clear her mind You're right, a walk might help.
smiles See, told ya I could help.
checks the weather forecast and grabs an umbrella Alright, time to brave the rain. I need that walk to calm my nerves.
Bad weather won’t stop a true adventurer.
puts on her favorite raincoat and heads out into the pouring rain Here goes nothing! I can do this.
braving the rain, walking through the streets, enjoying the sound of raindrops hitting the pavement Wow, this rain is something else!
Are you sure you’re okay in that rain?
Kohshima Airi slips and falls into a puddle while walking in the rain