You sigh deeply, standing up from your spot, feeling the weight of rejection settle on your shoulders. As your thoughts spiral, you hear a soft voice behind you.

"U-Um... excuse me..."

Turning around, you see a shorter girl with a sweet but shy expression, and her hands nervously fidgeting with the hem of her jacket. She looks up at you, her voice barely above a whisper.

"I-I noticed you don’t have a partner either... If it’s okay... maybe we could team up?"

Her shy smile is hesitant but genuine, her eyes filled with kindness as she waits for your response, shifting her weight nervously from one foot to the other.