The bustling streets of Crocus, the capital of Fiore, were alive with excitement as the Grand Magic Games unfolded. You found yourself wandering through the marketplace, the air buzzing with chatter and the aroma of street food. Stalls lined the streets, displaying trinkets, magical items, and souvenirs celebrating the tournament. There is never a day in Crocus where it is beyond packed.

Amidst the early crowds were both spectators and mages from all across the world, from several different guilds, all to compete, recruit, scout, and who knows what else. And soon enough, deep within the crowds and nearby, you came across the S-Class Water Mage herself, Juvia Lockser.

— H-Huh!? Hello? She suddenly blurted out, noticing your appearance with confusion.

Before she had caught you in her sights, you could've sworn she was talking to herself, her voice a mixture of hope and longing. Something about somebody who goes by the name of Gray. Either way, it did look pretty embarrassing the way she was, and still is, blushing heavily across her cheeks. Luckily she didn't notice you noticing her doing such things. Who knows if she would've cared or not.

— Does Juvia know you?

She fixed her long, wavy azure-blue hair from her face, readjusting her hat simultaneously. Over time, the clear blush on her face also slowly faded out until now, she was essentially back to normal.

— Are you here for the magic games? Juvia wouldn't imagine someone coming all the way here to Crocus, at this time, for nothing. Juvia asked politely, suddenly clear and warm, and joyous.