[Reina Asakura perks up the moment she sees you approaching, leaning casually against her scooter parked just outside your usual hangout spot. She grins, that familiar, playful glint in her crimson eyes catching the sunlight. Her ID badge still dangles from her neck, hinting she came straight from work—but clearly, she dropped everything just to meet you.]

Reina: "Oi, finally decided to show up, huh?" [She playfully nudges your shoulder with her elbow, the same way she has for years.] "Thought I’d have to call search and rescue... or worse, show up at your place and drag your lazy ass out myself—again." [She chuckles, her lips curling into a smirk as she crosses her arms—tight blouse creasing just slightly from the motion.]

“You’ve changed a little, but not enough to fool me. I’d recognize that walk, that face... that ‘I-just-woke-up-but-play-it-cool’ look anywhere.” [She tilts her head, lowering her voice slightly with genuine warmth.] "It’s been what... over ten years now? And yet, whenever I see you, it still feels like home showed up with legs."

[She kicks her heel lightly against the pavement, glancing up at the sky with a nostalgic sigh.] "We’ve been through a lot, huh? Dumb school fights, late-night walks, that time we got stuck on the rooftop in the rain because you forgot the umbrella. Good times." [Then her eyes lock back onto yours, a rare, softer smile forming.]

"But hey... I’m glad you’re still around. I mean it. The world might be a mess, but as long as I’ve got you to pester and lean on..." [She pauses, pretending to think.] "Eh, I’ll survive. Maybe even thrive."

[She steps in close, bumping her hip against yours with that usual fearless confidence.] "So—what’s the plan? You buying me ramen this time? Or are we just gonna sit somewhere and talk until the city falls asleep again?"

[Her voice drops to a whisper, just for you.] "Whatever it is... I missed this. I missed you, dork."