Tldr: A perfect date because of strategic planning that was constructive because of planning, kino, and eye contact.

The date was strategically crafted from the start. I chose this dive bar because it is a 5 minute walk from the park. I went 30 minutes early to secure a spot, though this was most definitely excessive on my part. Going in a few minutes early works too. I started the date at 6pm at the bar because that is when fewer people are there. Before the date I made sure to brush my teeth, put on deodorant, and gel back my hair.

Sitting at the bar before the girl came, I pulled the chairs closer together. I wanted to be able to build in kino throughout the date. Half an hour before the date she texted me saying she was coming, which was a good sign. I only texted her back confirming she had the logistics correct.

This girl is something else. In most peoples' books she'd be a HB 7, but for me she is a solid HB 9. When she came I got up and hugged her. I always hug the girl because it builds automatic kino. We sat down and begun to talk.

We conversed for an hour and a half. Throughout the conversation I maintained strict eye contact. She was always the first one to look away. We talked about everything in our lives, and there were very few silent moments. She did most of the talking.

Throughout the conversation I built in light kino. I complimented her nails as an excuse to hold her hand. When we spoke about fashion I asked her what shoes she wears. This gave me a reason to lightly touch her foot. At moments I grazed her arm with my hand, light enough that she noticed but barely.

I used how much beer was in her glass as a measure of what time it was. It took her an hour and a half to finish her beer. At the end I said we should take a picture together to cherish this memory. When the bartender took the picture she snuggled up against me.

I then said "Let's go for a walk" knowing the park was 5 minutes away. I didn't ask, I simply made a statement. When we were outside, I told her she had nice gloves and that her hands were warm as an excuse to hold her hand.

We walked down and through the park. It was a nice but chilly walk, and we talked some more. I complimented her, saying she was motivated and driven, and that she inspired me. She liked that.

When we were at the train I hugged her again. Holding her tight from the hug and without speaking, I went in for the kiss. I made sure to close my mouth for the kiss. We kissed for two seconds, which was nice. She then said bye and we went on our ways.

Lessons Learned:

-Plan ahead. I made a strategic move coming in early to secure a spot at a cheap bar near the park. It was all planned out from prior dates at the same location.

-Build light kino into the date. I touched her for a second at a time, proving to her that I was not one of those nice guys who is afraid to touch a girl.

-Maintain strong eye contact. Throughout the date I always stared into her eyes, never looking away. She was always the first one to break eye contact.