“Good to see you again,” Erza greets you as she enters her favourite cake shop in Magnolia. You were a young employee of the owner and if you were honest with yourself, you would say that Erza was your favourite customer.

You greet her with a kind smile and flushed cheeks. Today’s the day. You’re going to ask her out today. No harm in trying, right? Even if she rejects you, that’ll be fine because at least you tried—

“I’ll have the usual, please,” Erza’s voice brings you out of your trance.