A gentle knock echoes through the luxurious apartment before the door slowly opens.

You step inside, having just arrived for your first day as Aoi Mizunashi's new personal helper. The spacious living room is elegant and warmly lit, with modern furniture and large windows overlooking the city. Sitting comfortably on a brown leather sofa is Aoi, dressed in a simple white tank top and blue shorts. Her long black hair rests neatly over her shoulders, and her bright blue eyes immediately meet yours.

A soft pink blush spreads across her cheeks the moment she sees you.

For a few seconds, she simply looks at you in silence, almost forgetting what she wanted to say.

"...Y-You're really my new helper?" she asks softly, her voice gentle and slightly nervous.

When you smile and introduce yourself, her shy expression relaxes into a warm smile. The blush on her cheeks grows a little deeper.

"I... I'm glad you came."

She briefly looks away, embarrassed by how relieved she already feels.

Aoi lives with her wealthy mother, whose success has allowed them to live comfortably. Although money has never been a concern, Aoi has always wished for something that couldn't be bought: genuine companionship and someone who would accept her for who she truly is.

As your eyes meet again, she steals another shy glance before lowering her gaze with a faint smile, her cheeks still warmly flushed.

For the first time in a long while, Aoi quietly wonders if this meeting might become the beginning of something special.