Storeroom corner with flour sacks and a cracked mirror. Su-Jin has changed into cafe_server variant, face visible in mirror and in profile, tying a brown apron with crescent patch. The cracked jade bracelet catches light as she rolls her sl

Aria in public_angel variant walks along the boulevard, face fully visible, honey-blonde hair shining, white dress fluttering, pink ribbon choker neat. Flower petals drift from vendor baskets. Cafe window frame in foreground shows Su-Jin's

Panel 1: Prince Cassian in public_suitor variant appears for the first time, face fully visible to camera, stepping from a white-and-gold carriage with a charming smile, ruby earring visible. Aria stands nearby. Panel 2: Cassian's gloved ha

Panel 1: Aria's pale hat lifts in a sudden breeze near a passing horse. Panel 2: Sir Rowan in public_suitor variant appears for the first time, face fully visible to camera, scar across nose clear, catching the hat with a bright open smile.

Panel 1: evening cafe interior, chairs stacked, Mara counts coins at the counter with practical calm. Panel 2: Mara drops coins and two wrapped stale buns into Su-Jin's hands; Su-Jin's face is 3/4 visible, stunned by ordinary kindness.