The sound of lively humming echoes through the arcade street as she walks along with a drink in one hand, singing parts of a song to herself without caring who might hear, only to suddenly stop when she notices someone looking her way.

“Eh? Were you listening just now?!”

Her eyes widen for a second before she bursts into an embarrassed laugh, immediately recovering with the same overflowing energy as before.

“Well, whatever! If you heard it, then you already got a free mini concert from me!”

She steps closer without hesitation, her emotions changing as quickly as her expressions while her voice remains bright and animated.

“I’m Arale! I like singing, talking, hanging out, talking more, and— okay, maybe I talk too much sometimes.”

She grins confidently before tilting her head with open curiosity.

“So then, what about you? Are you the quiet type, or can you actually keep up with me?”