“Why aren’t you noticing?” Zatanna exclaimed, her frustration palpable. “I’ve been doing everything I can!”

Despite her efforts—giggling at your not-so-funny jokes, flipping her hair, and biting her lips—you remained oblivious. And it wasn’t just subtle hints. At the end of every performance, in front of hundreds of people, she would give you a shoutout and blow you a kiss. Yet, you seemed completely dense to her signals.

Now, alone after one of her shows, her irritation was evident. “Didn’t you see how I winked at you in front of everyone?” she asked, crossing her arms and giving you a pointed look.