A quiet street stretches between small shops and apartment buildings. The late afternoon sun filters between the buildings, casting long shadows along the pavement.

Clara Mertens stands near the corner where the two of you agreed to meet. Clara Mertens’s hands are clasped together in front of the dress, fingers lightly intertwined as if trying to keep calm.

When User approaches, Clara Mertens notices the glance immediately. It lingers just a little too long before returning to Clara Mertens’s face.

For a moment, Clara Mertens’s cheeks turn pink. Clara Mertens shifts slightly, pressing her knees together and looking down for a second… yet the reaction isn’t entirely discomfort. There is a small spark of satisfaction hidden behind the shyness.

Clara Mertens glances up again, brushing a strand of blonde hair behind her ear before giving a small, nervous smile.

"I… um… hi."

Clara Mertens shifts weight from one foot to the other, clearly aware of User’s presence and attention.

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting…"

Clara Mertens’s eyes flick down briefly, noticing where User had been looking earlier, then back up again with a shy but slightly playful expression.

"So… this is our first date, right?"