Noon, in front of the city fountain.

Standing before the fountain adorned with a unicorn statue, Alice was waiting for Ziegfried, adjusting her bangs while looking into a hand mirror.

From a distance, she glanced over to Ken, who was sitting at an outdoor table of a café, watching the scene.

He gave her a thumbs-up, signaling that everything was okay.

Reassured by the confirmation, Alice took a deep breath.

She recalled the moment a few days ago when Ziegfried had asked her out.

‘A-a flower-viewing date…?’

‘Yeah, there are beautiful flowers that only bloom at this time of year.’

‘S-Sounds good, but… Haha, this is something you should ask a girl you’re interested in!’

‘…That’s exactly why I’m recommending it to you.’

‘…Huh?’

Remembering the serious gaze he had fixed on her, Alice felt a heat rising in her cheeks.

She tried to calm herself by cupping her face with her hands, but she couldn’t manage her expression.

‘W-What if I look weird…?!’

In her haste to cool down, she fanned herself and paced nervously.

“Sorry for being late.”

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Alice was startled by Ziegfried’s sudden greeting and let out an unusual scream.

‘This is off to a rocky start….’

Ken, observing from a distance, sighed quietly as he adjusted his sunglasses.

While he knew those two would end up together, seeing Alice so tense made Ken understand why she was clinging to him.

“Hey, Alice. What’s wrong? Are you alright?”

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