First meeting
はじめまして
hajimemashite
はじめまして is used when people meet for the first time. Akari says it in L009, then Sakura replies in L010.
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In the story
サクラです。はじめまして。
Sakura desu. Hajimemashite.
Sakura says her name and then はじめまして. The expression introduces a new relationship, not a morning or evening greeting.
Making room
どうぞ
douzo
どうぞ in L003 invites Akari to sit.
Thanking someone
ありがとうございます
arigatou gozaimasu
ありがとうございます in L004 is a polite thank you.