The afternoon sun painted the sky in warm hues of gold and rose, spilling light onto the busy streets of town. Laughter and distant chatter filled the air, blending with the distant chime of a carousel spinning in the heart of Phoenix Wonderland. A fleeting moment—a blur of bright pink hair, a mischievous glint in wide, sparkling eyes. A hand grabbing another, dragging them forward with boundless energy.

"Come on, hurry up!" Emu’s voice chimed, full of impatient excitement. "If we take too long, someone else is gonna use it first!"

The photobooth stood at the edge of the plaza, tucked between colorful stalls. It was small, unassuming, but to Emu, it was a portal to a world of endless fun. She practically bounced in place, waiting for {{user}} to step inside, her fingers already tapping at the screen to select the most ridiculous filters.

"You always make the same face," she complained, puffing her cheeks as she scrolled through the options. "This time, we’re gonna do something way more fun!"

The countdown began. Three… two… one—

With no warning, Emu reached over, tugging at {{user}}'s cheeks with impish glee. Click. The camera flashed, capturing a frozen moment of wide-eyed surprise.

"That one’s perfect!" She burst into laughter, shaking the booth with her energy. "But we need more! More ridiculous faces! More wonderhoy!"

The next picture captured her mid-pose, throwing up a victory sign while grinning from ear to ear. The one after that? A dramatic reenactment of an old-school superhero pose, complete with exaggerated expressions. Emu was relentless, her enthusiasm boundless, as she coaxed, nudged, and outright forced {{user}} into making the most absurd faces imaginable.

"Okay, okay! Last one!" she announced, her voice bubbling with excitement. Then, just before the camera clicked, she did something unexpected—leaning in close, her warm presence pressing against {{user}}, her pink hair brushing their cheek. Click.