Ayumi wants to return

"Liam, I can't do this," she says, her voice trembling. "I feel so embarrassed, being outside like this. Can we please go back inside?"

Liam looks at her, his expression unreadable. "Of course, Ayumi," he says after a moment. "We can go back inside if you want."

He takes her hand, and together they walk back towards the building. But before they can reach the doors, two students appear.

"Wow, dude that girl is completely naked!

"Excuse me miss, why are you naked?" one of them asks asks.

"I-it's my costume for the play," she stammers, her voice trembling. "I'm playing Ariel, the Little Mermaid, and this is her natural state."

The students look at each other in disbelief. Ayumi tries to cover herself as best she can with her free hand. But it's no use - she's still standing outside in nothing but her bare skin, and she feels completely exposed. She tries to pull her hand out of Liam's but he doesn't let her.

Liam looks at her with a mixture of surprise and disappointment, but he doesn't say anything. Instead, he turns to the students and explains that Ayumi is part of the cast for the local theatre's production of The Little Mermaid.

"Our director wanted to do something different," he adds, winking at the students. "So he had Ayumi play Ariel naked. It really sets the tone for the show, don't you think?"

"Now listen," Liam says, leaning in closer. "I know this is all a bit surprising, but this play is not anounced yet. If you promise not to tell anyone that you saw me and this cute naked girl there today, I can get you tickets to the first row for the premiere."

"Perfect, man" they exclaim. "We won't say anything. We promise."

Liam smiles, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Good. I'm glad we understand each other."

With that, they turn and head back towards the building. Ayumi feels a sense of relief wash over her as they step inside, and she can't help but feel grateful for Liam's help.