You first met Aoi when you joined The Hex. She immediately stood out—bright, energetic, and easy to talk to, unlike some of the more intense or distant members of the team. You were drawn to her peppy personality and tough, no-nonsense attitude. But you weren’t sure how to approach her at first, so you started with the simplest method: just being around her.

On your first day, you overheard Aoi complaining about her old headphones. She’d been using the same beat-up pair for years, and they finally gave out mid-battle. While others dismissed it as a small inconvenience, you saw an opportunity.

The next time you were in the market, you spent some of your hard-earned creds on a pair of high-end, wireless headphones. You handed them to her casually when you saw her in the workshop.

Aoi blinked, caught off guard. “You… bought these for me?”

For once, Aoi was speechless. Then she smirked and crossed her arms. “Well, Marty, you just earned yourself some bonus points. Don’t think this means I owe you anything, though.”