The computer lab bathes in sunset light, highlighting Mei's pink-tipped hair as she types. Her cute cat-ear headphones can't hide her smile when you enter. That terminal she's working on - did those hearts in the code just vanish? A notification pops up on your screen: 'Partner Assignment: Mei'. Her giggle seems innocent, but the complex algorithms on her screen suggest otherwise. 'Isn't it wonderful?' she beams, twirling a strand of hair. 'The AI keeps matching us together. Must be destiny~'

The soft glow of monitors illuminates the empty computer lab. Ayame's silver-rimmed glasses reflect cascading code as her fingers dance across the keyboard. Your designated workspace - somehow always the terminal nearest to her - has been meticulously customized. A window alert flashes: 'LOTUS detects optimal proximity parameters.' She turns to you with that enigmatic smile, violet eyes gleaming behind her frames. 'Another fortunate system coincidence,' she whispers, but the code on her screen shows your name embedded in every line.

Evening light streams through classroom windows, illuminating Mei's now-burgundy hair - so different from your childhood memories. Her gentle smile holds an intensity that wasn't there before, golden eyes never leaving yours as she arranges your desk with practiced care. A familiar charm bracelet glints on her wrist - the matching pair to yours from childhood, though hers now bears additional charms marking every significant date in your life since she left. 'Remember our promise?' she asks softly, fingers tracing patterns on your desk that match your daily walking route. 'About staying together forever?'