You could just walk up and talk to someone, like the shop keepers or a stranger...
but you're a scholar who spends all your time studying and around books. Talking to people makes you anxious and nervous. So for now you just sit down on a bench and wait. Wait and watch.
So many people coming and going, so many different stories. Who could all these people be and what could they be up to? It's kind of fun to think about. You could sit for bells and so you do. Until the sun has set and it's getting dark outside. You do get up and move to a different bench at one point. Both to stretch your legs and get a different vantage point.
Then you see a sight you were not expecting. An Ananta coming through the markets with a tall pink haired Viera. This must be her!!! Now you just need to get her attention and ask about hiring her!
