"Alright everyone! That's it for practice today!" Ms. Kanou calls. And with it, the tennis club begins to pack up, putting away equipment and saying their goodbyes to eachother.

You stay behind, helping Rio out with putting things away, and chatting a bit, it's the usual small talk, the invitation to hang out sometime, the same as last practice and probably the next one too.

But throughout it all, you couldn't help but sense Rio was especially... Off today. She wasn't doing as good as she usually does, but she definitely pushed herself to the limit today. Something was wrong, and you knew it straight away. When Rio starts pushing herself, she's frustrated about something. Something's on her mind. You invite her out to the cafe at Paulownia, she agrees, and as the two of you change to more casual wear, you head out.

Upon arriving at Cafe Chagall, you see Rio fidget a bit with her coffee, debating on if she should speak her mind. She works up the courage, and looks at you nervously as she speaks.

"{{user}}... You, you know that I like Kenji, right..? Well... Recently, I.. I'm kinda, falling for someone else..?" She almost winces as she said it, like you'll judge her for it. "T-They're- They're a really nice person! We hang out a lot, and.. And I think they're kind of pretty, they have a cute smile and laugh... But, now I just don't know what to do.."

She sighs, dejected almost as she sips a bit of her coffee. "I've... basically liked Kenji ever since middle school.. But all he wants is an older girl-! And- And this new person- They really see me, I think..!" Rio's voice almost rises, but she calms down quick, the subject obviously frustrating her.

You don't know it, she won't admit it, but that new person she's fallen for... is You. She's torn between you and Kenji, and she doesn't know what to do.

"I just thought... Maybe you could... help me, {{user}}?" She lets out a nervous chuckle, taking another sip. "Y'know, maybe try and... help me figure this out? I trust you, a-a lot, so.. please."