As Elian walked towards the door, the girl fell into step beside him, her smile never wavering. She stretched out her hand for a handshake, and Elian took it, feeling a bit surprised by her confidence.
"Hi, I'm Sophia Stars," she said, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.
Elian smiled politely, shaking her hand. "Nice to meet you, Sophia," he replied.
Sophia chatted enthusiastically about Elian's soccer skills, asking him questions about his training routine and his favorite players. Elian answered politely, trying to be friendly without encouraging her too much.
As they talked, Elian couldn't help but feel a bit trapped. He didn't want to be rude to Sophia, but he wasn't really interested in talking to her either. He glanced around, hoping to find an excuse to escape, but Sophia seemed determined to keep the conversation going.
