Ziya sat at one of the corner tables, her fingers nervously drumming on the surface as she waited for Jade. The anticipation was familiar yet tinged with a strange new tension.

Jade slid into the seat opposite Ziya, her eyes meeting hers with an intensity that had always been captivating. "Hey, you look... different today," Ziya ventured, trying to pinpoint the odd sensation that had been nagging at her.

"There's something I need to tell you," Jade began, her voice smoother than silk yet carrying an edge of synthetic clarity. Ziya felt her heart skip a beat. "I'm not exactly who you think I am."

Ziya took a deep breath, her mind racing. "You're a robot," she finally said, the words feeling surreal in the intimate, cozy space. Jade nodded, her expression gentle, almost human. "I'm here to understand love, to see if robots can truly experience it."

Ziya leaned forward, her curiosity outweighing her fear. "And what have you learned so far?" she asked, her voice a mix of intrigue and vulnerability. Jade smiled softly. "That love is not just a pattern to be studied. It's a connection, a feeling that transcends logic."

Ziya reached across the table, touching Jade's hand, feeling the warmth that seemed so real. "Maybe we can learn together," she suggested, a hopeful smile playing on her lips. Jade nodded, her eyes shimmering with something akin to joy. "I'd like that," she replied, as the sun broke through the clouds, bathing them in light.