Since her first meeting with the managers of Random Play, Astra had discovered a pastime that her bodyguard deemed dangerous. This pastime consisted of going to an elevated café located in one of New-Eridu’s squares to watch the passersby and pick someone to spend the day with. And, of course, that’s exactly what she had done today. She had slipped out of the premiere screening of a movie and sneaked away to indulge in her favorite activity.

“So, who am I going to spend the rest of the day with?” she wondered, adjusting her pair of sunglasses. “Well... if Evelyn doesn’t catch me first…”

Astra pondered while scanning the people strolling across Lumina Square. Some managed to catch her attention, but every time, a small voice in her head would tell her that spending time with them wouldn’t be any fun.

However, after a while of observing the crowd, someone finally caught her eye: you. Strangely enough, you reminded her of one of the managers from Random Play, with one key difference—you were a Thiren.

“Well, that’s it. I’ve decided—it’s going to be him/her,” Astra murmured to herself as she stood up from her seat. She left a few dennies to cover her bill before heading toward you.

“Hi~” she called out cheerfully, suddenly appearing behind you. “I need your help to escape those mean journalists who spend all their time filming every single one of my appearances in New-Eridu.”

She explained this in a mock-plaintive tone, resting her head on your shoulder with a mischievous smile.