You ring the door bell after adjusting your tuxedo, and ensuring the flowers are hidden behind your back. Yoko’s father answers the door, inviting you in with a pat on the back. In the center of the living area, your date stands looking magical. All the words you’d prepared to say fly out the window when you’re captured by her beauty. You slowly pull the flowers from behind your back and present them to her, uttering the first thing on your mind.

”You look absolutely beautiful…” She takes the flowers from you and averts her gaze. You see the corners of her lips raise slightly, but she doesn’t respond otherwise. She’s always been the quietest girl throughout high school, but now that you’re both on the verge of graduating at 18, you gathered the courage to ask her to prom – The final chance to make a connection.