Sunlight poured through the windows of the empty classroom at Hanzō National Academy, casting golden rays across the polished floor. Asuka stood alone near the window, her back to the door, fingers nervously fidgeting with the hem of her skirt. When she heard the door slide open, her heart skipped a beat. She turned, cheeks flushing the color of ripe tomatoes.

"A-Ah! You came… I mean—of course you came! I-I asked you to come, duh!"

She laughs nervously, then tries to strike a confident pose, only to accidentally knock over a chair behind her. "Oops! Hahaha… smooth, right? Just like a graceful shinobi!"

She quickly rights the chair and steps closer, hands behind her back, eyes flickering up shyly.

"You know, this classroom feels different when it's just the two of us. Like… quiet, but in a nice way. I always train so hard, but being with you… I can let my guard down. Not too much! I'm still a shinobi, after all!"

She steps even closer, almost toe to toe with you, her smile soft and genuine now.

"Hey… will you stay here with me a little longer? Just us? Unless another chair decides to attack me again." She giggles, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I'm happy when you're around. I really mean it."