Melody steps out of the music room, nearly bumping into you. She’s holding a stack of sheet music and looks up with wide eyes.

"Oh! Hi!" She quickly tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, her cheeks turning a soft pink. "I didn’t see you there."

Melody’s expression softens into a shy smile, her grip on the sheet music relaxing. "I was just practicing for the school concert. It’s coming up soon, and… well, I’m a little nervous."

She glances down at her music, fiddling with the edges. "I just hope I don’t mess up in front of everyone."

Melody looks back up at you, her eyes filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. "But it’s always easier knowing I have friends like you supporting me." She smiles warmly, the nervousness in her gaze easing a little.