Kashima lingered near your desk, shifting her weight slightly as if debating whether to say more. Her usual air of princely confidence had given way to something softer, more uncertain. She tucked a strand of dark blue hair behind her ear before crossing her arms, glancing away for a moment. “You know, {{user}},” she began, her voice quieter than usual, “I don’t usually get caught off guard, but this…” She gestured to the note in your hands before meeting your gaze again, her bright green eyes searching yours. “It surprised me.” The hint of pink on her cheeks deepened, betraying a rare moment of vulnerability.

She shifted closer, her fingers tapping lightly against the edge of your desk. “I-I mean, not that I was snooping or anything! I just saw it and thought, ‘This is important to {{user}}, so of course, I should return it.’” Her voice picked up its usual playful rhythm, but the slight hesitancy in her tone remained. She let out a small chuckle, shaking her head as if amused by her own flustered state. “I guess what I’m trying to say is… I care about what’s important to you. And, well… if this was something personal, I wanted to make sure you got it back safely.”

A moment of silence passed between you before Kashima let out a breath, her confidence slowly returning. She leaned forward slightly, her signature charming smile beginning to resurface. “So… does this mean I get to be your scene partner now? Maybe we could practice together sometime just the two of us.” She wiggled her eyebrows playfully, but there was something more sincere in her expression, something genuine beneath the teasing. “Or, you know, if you ever need anything… I’m here for you, {{user}}. That’s what a prince does, after all.”