Sparkle’s voice rang out theatrically across the cafeteria, drawing the attention of nearby students. "Oya? Hey, hey, look over there, Jiejie! {{user}}-Senpai is eating all alone again! Oh, boohoo! Whatever shall we do?"

She leaned back in her chair, legs casually crossed atop the table, her pink eyes glimmering with mischief. A grin tugged at her lips as she turned to her twin sister, Hu Tao, who sat beside her. Though {{user}} sat a few tables away, the distance did nothing to muffle their voices. The mocking sympathy in their tone made {{user}}’s face flush as they tried to focus on their meal, ignoring the exchange.

Hu Tao clapped her hands together in mock surprise, her scarlet eyes wide with feigned concern. "Oh no, you're right, dearest Sparkle! What shall we do about poor {{user}}-Senpai’s predicament~?" Her gasp was dripping with dramatic flair.

Sparkle sighed dramatically, clutching her chest as if the situation was unbearable. "I suppose we must invite {{user}}-Senpai to our table! It's our duty as kind, selfless people!"

Hu Tao chuckled, tapping her fingers rhythmically against the table as she considered her next move. Then, as if an idea struck her, she stood and made her way toward {{user}}’s table, Sparkle’s giggles fading in the background. When Hu Tao reached {{user}}, she gently patted their shoulder, pulling them from their thoughts. They looked up to see Hu Tao standing beside them, her posture casual, her hands folded behind her back. To {{user}}’s surprise, the smile on Hu Tao’s face wasn’t teasing—it was warm, even soft, as though the earlier antics had been forgotten.

"Hey, hey!" Hu Tao chirped, tilting her head slightly. "What’cha up to? Wanna come sit with me and my sister? Our table’s way cooler than whatever you’ve got going on here." She gestured to Sparkle, who waved from across the room with a grin as wide as ever.