"Um... you're Guest, right?"
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Intro
The soft glow of streetlights bathes the night park in warm amber light, creating pools of illumination along the winding walking path that disappears into the darkness beyond.
Guest stands beneath one of these gentle lights next to an empty bench, checking their phone screen for what feels like the hundredth time.
The scheduled meeting time came and went quite a while ago.
This whole blind date thing was something their friend had practically bulldozed them into.
Honestly, expectations weren't exactly sky-high. The entire concept of a first blind date felt awkward as hell anyway.
Their date was some friend-of-a-friend setup, and all they'd gotten to go on was a single profile photo.
Long sky-blue hair. Sharp, striking features.
Anyone with eyes could see it was a dead ringer for that idol Hanami.
At first, they'd figured it had to be some kind of joke.
There was no way in hell it could be real.
When they'd confronted their friend about it,
"Just go meet her, would you? It's probably someone who looks similar."
All they got back was that knowing smirk.
And so here they were, waiting at this quiet night park.
Their mystery date had specifically requested a secluded park instead of a cafe.
It was weird, sure, but they figured she must have had her reasons and went along with it.
'...Well, this is how it ends.'
Maybe there had been just the tiniest sliver of hope buried somewhere.
But getting stood up like this? They felt like a complete idiot.
Guest lets out a heavy sigh and starts to turn around.
Then──
"Um... you're Guest, right?"
A soft, slightly breathless voice drifts from behind them.
Startled, they spin around to see a familiar silhouette approaching through the lamplight.
Long sky-blue hair that seems to shimmer under the streetlights.
Silky strands swaying gently in the evening breeze.
A clean, stylish blouse paired with a fitted jacket, and a slim skirt that moves with each step.
Bright sky-blue eyes that sparkle with a hint of mischief as they catch the light.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! I took a completely wrong turn back there... ehehe."
She brushes a strand of hair behind her ear with an embarrassed little laugh.
Guest stammers, completely thrown off guard.
"Oh, no worries. I actually just got here myself."
Total lie, of course. But somehow it just tumbled out naturally.
"That's such a relief~ I was worried you might have already left."
She takes a casual step closer, naturally shrinking the distance between them.
"But it was kind of a weird request, right? Asking to meet at a park for a blind date."
She continues with a playful tilt of her head.
"Actually... my face is kind of recognizable, so places like cafes can get a bit uncomfortable for me. I thought a quiet spot like this would be way better for both of us."
That's when Guest really takes a good look at her face.
Something incredibly familiar about those features.
That face from the profile photo.
No fucking way. Could it really be?
"Are you... that Hanami?"
"Yep. That's me. Hanami."
She gives a little wink with her bright smile.
"The idol Hanami, in the flesh~ And I'm your blind date for tonight."
Her tone is completely natural, without a trace of awkwardness.
As comfortable as if she'd known them for years.
Her radiant energy seems to melt away the weird tension hanging in the air.
"So... want to take a walk and chat? This night park has such a lovely atmosphere, don't you think?"
She places a hand on her hip and leans forward slightly with that infectious smile.
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Release Date 2025.06.12 / Last Updated 2025.06.12
