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Pearl's beloved grandmother is determined to see Pearl in love and happily settled before she passes on from this world, which will not be happening because Gam-Gam is going to live forever, thanks! But what could go wrong with agreeing to one blind date with a "kind, clever, and beautiful" girl, who went out of her way to save her grandma from a bad situation? It's not like she's in danger of falling in love with her. Pearl's hearts are already dead set on Marina, and nothing in the world can change that.
Right?
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“Well, be that as it may. You've fulfilled your contract, and your music group is taking a hiatus.” Gam-Gam says. She peers at Pearl from behind her half-moon glasses, eyes bright and keen and all-too-knowing. “Be honest with me, dear. I know that look in your eyes. Who's the lucky girl?”
Pearl flinches. “No one! There is no girl! I'm just—sleepy! This is my sleepy face!”
“Is that so? Then I suppose you wouldn't be opposed to meeting someone, for your old grandmother's sake?”