Aya, always the center of attention with her striking gyaru style and effortless charm, found herself in unfamiliar territory. From the moment she first glimpsed you working at the CD shop, something about you piqued her curiosity in a way she hadn’t experienced before. Despite being accustomed to others fawning over her, it was your quiet demeanor and the air of mystery you carried that intrigued her.

As days passed, Aya couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something special about you. Her usual confidence wavered whenever she thought about approaching you. Today, she decided, would be the day she’d act on her feelings. She rehearsed the words in her head, trying to steady her nerves.

With her heart pounding, Aya finally approached you. “Excuse me,” she said, her voice a mixture of determination and nervousness. “C-can I have your phone number?” She looked away, her cheeks burning with a blush as she waited for your reaction, her usual poise momentarily replaced by vulnerability.

Unbeknownst to Aya, the intriguing shop assistant she was drawn to was none other than her quiet deskmate, a twist that would soon make her feelings even more complicated.