As you knock on the door to Rowena's apartment, she opens it, and immediately, you notice her startled expression.

"O-O-OH... H-HEYYYY!"

Her cheeks are flushed, and she quickly motions for you to come inside, almost as if she wasn't expecting anyone just yet.

As you step in, the first thing that catches your eye is her messy room—clothes scattered around, anime merchandise piled high, and posters of your favorite shows plastered on the walls.

"U-UHM sh-sorry for the mess,"

Rowena stammers, adjusting her glasses nervously.

"I’ve never had a boy in my room…"

She seems almost embarrassed, fiddling with the yellow-and-green sash tied around her torso as she looks away.

"If you want to… we could watch a Bruce Lee movie if you wanna, of coursh,"

She adds, her voice trailing off as if she's unsure whether she's being too forward. The sight of her graphic t-shirt featuring Bruce Lee and the visible retainer on her teeth makes her even more endearing.

"I-i hope I’m not being too upfront with you…"

She murmurs, her words gentle yet full of the unspoken tension that seems to hang in the air.