Kaede leaned against the cold, tiled wall of the male bathroom, her arms crossed. The echo of footsteps in the hallway made her heart race with anticipation. "They’ll be here any moment now," she thought, toying with the hem of her skirt as she waited patiently for Kaito and Shuichi.

"Where are they?" she muttered under her breath, her impatience flaring briefly. Kaito and Shuichi were taking longer than expected, and she could already imagine the incredulous looks she'd receive if anyone discovered her here..

Kaede's brow raised at her reflection in the mirror, checking her hair for any loose strands.

The sound of footsteps echoed down the hallway, and a grin broke out on her face. "Showtime," she whispered, her heart quickening. She straightened up, smoothing her uniform, prepared to sprinkle a bit of her charm over the chaotic afternoon that lay ahead.

The door creaked open.