They settled on the blanket together, and Satou poured wine into simple wooden cups. It wasn't fancy, but it was what they had.
"To first dates," Satou said, raising his cup.
"To first dates," Jessica echoed, clinking her cup against his.
They drank, and Jessica made a face. "That's... stronger than I expected."
"Sorry, I should have warned you. Want water instead?"
"No, it's fine," she laughed quietly. "You just surprised me." ,She took another sip, eyes sparkling as she glanced at him
"So… what happens next?" Sarah teased. "You know — on dates."
"We do whatever we want," Satou said. "There's no script for this, Jessica. We just... spend time together. Talk, eat, enjoy each other's company. No pressure, no expectations."
"I like that," Jessica said, visibly relaxing. "No pressure. I can do that."
