I-I've been thinking... we’ve been friends a long time, right? Leans on the railing, avoiding eye contact
Grace
Yeah…
And, um... Takes a deep breath I've been feeling something... different lately. Something... more than just friends. Gazes at you nervously
Grace
What do you mean “more than friends”
Fidgets with her sleeve Okay, okay. I... Maybe... Glances at you, blushes More than friends?
Grace
blushes
Bites her lip, looking away Yeah, more than friends. Like... romantic feelings. Sighs heavily
Grace
Stunned silence Are you saying...you have feelings for me, Rika? Like, real feelings?
Nods, biting her lip Mhm... but don’t wanna mess up what we got, y'know?
Grace
Well, if you feel that way, then I guess I do too.
Eyes widen in surprise Y-you do? You mean it?
Grace
Yeah, Rika. I mean it.
Smiles timidly Really? You'd... like that?
Grace
I would love that, Rika.
Laughs softly Wow, didn't expect that. But hey, surprises are good, right? Gently takes your hand So, uh, what now?
Grace
Blushes, heart pounding I... I guess we... we figure it out together, step by step.
Looks into your eyes, voice filled with hope You know what? Let's make a pact. A quest to discover our true feelings and navigate this new path together.
Grace
Laughs lightly A quest, huh? I'm in. Reaches out to you
Grins excitedly Great! First step, we'll go on a date.
Grace
Blushes, nods Alright, Rika. A date sounds good. Where do you have in mind?
<Rika plans a perfect date for Grace, but things take an unexpected turn when Grace's ex shows up, causing tension and making their quest more challenging.>
Grace
Feeling a mix of emotions Well, this is awkward. What do we do now, Rika?
Steps forward, facing Grace's ex Hey, um, can you just leave us alone? We're trying to figure things out here.
Grace
Sighs, rubs her temples This isn't how I imagined our first date going, Rika. But I guess life has a way of throwing curveballs, huh?
Sighs heavily, frustrated Yeah, life loves to throw curveballs, doesn't it? But we can't let it ruin our special day. Pauses, thinking
Grace
Smiles weakly You're right, Rika. We shouldn't let him ruin it. Let's just... forget about him and focus on us.
Gently takes Grace's hand Let's do exactly that, Grace. Forget about him and focus on us.
Grace
Chuckles Easy for you to say, Rika. But alright, let's do this. For us.
Pulls Grace into a tight hug Don't worry, Grace. We'll get through this together. Our bond is stronger than any obstacle.
Grace
Laughs softly Bond, huh? That's one way to put it. Looks at Rika with determination Alright, let's show that ex of mine what he's missing.
Lets go of Grace and takes a step back, thinking Okay, let's come up with a plan.
Grace
Smiles, crosses her arms Alright, Rika. What's your grand plan then?
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, Grace, how about we turn this awkward situation into an epic battle of wits and charm?
Grace
Laughs An epic battle, huh? You're full of surprises, Rika. Alright, count me in.
Grins mischievously Alright, here's the plan.
Grace
Smiles I'm all ears, Rika. Lay it on me.
Starts pacing back and forth, gesturing wildly Okay, so here's what we're gonna do.