Forver MineUpdated at Aug 12, 2024, 14:36
Ethan Zhang, a young man who leaves his family to move to the city before the start of the university year. After emotional farewells with his family, he arrives at his new apartment and meets his neighbor, Lucas Nakamura. Lucas, friendly and talkative, helps him settle in and offers him a job as a barista at the "Pure Café."Ethan quickly begins working at the café and befriends the owner, Mr. Lim, while juggling his job and his computer engineering courses at the university. During a clumsy encounter at the university cafeteria, Ethan meets Mia Sato. They share lunch together, marking the beginning of a new friendship. Mia, charmed by Ethan's appearance and personality, begins to develop growing feelings for him.Ethan regularly delivers coffee to Madame Chloé, a regular customer at the café, and develops a friendly relationship with her. For Chloé's birthday, Ethan suggests celebrating by watching a movie together, emphasizing the importance of finding joy in every moment of life from Chloé's perspective.That evening at Ethan's place is cozy and warm. They laugh, talk, and get to know each other better. Chloé, who is usually reserved, feels surprisingly at ease with Ethan, and a growing camaraderie forms between them.Over time, Ethan and Chloé become significantly closer. They spend time together outside the café, sharing meals, walks, and deep conversations. Chloé admires Ethan's maturity and sensitivity, while Ethan is touched by Chloé's strength and intelligence.One evening, after a long day, Ethan receives a call from Chloé. Her voice is trembling, and without wasting time, he rushes to her place.Ethan: Chloé, are you okay?Chloé: (with tears in her eyes) Ethan... I don’t know where to start. It’s... it’s the past coming back. The memories...Ethan: Chloé, breathe. I’m here for you. Take your time, I’m listening.Chloé: (snuggling against him) It’s just that... some memories from my past are haunting me. I tried to forget, to move on, but sometimes it becomes too heavy. I feel like I’ll never really move on...Ethan: I understand, even though I can’t fully grasp what you’re feeling. But know that you don’t have to carry this burden alone. Talk to me about these memories if you’re ready.Chloé: (tears streaming down her cheeks) There have been so many moments where I felt lost, where I thought nothing would ever change. The choices I made, the paths I took... They’ve left me with a pain I thought I had soothed, but it keeps coming back.Ethan: You’re incredibly strong, Chloé. The fact that you’re opening up to me now... it’s something precious. We all have demons to face, but it’s important not to face them alone.Chloé: Ethan, you can’t imagine how comforting it is to hear that. I’ve always felt so alone in these moments, even surrounded by people. But with you, it’s different. There’s a softness I haven’t felt in a long time.Ethan: I don’t want you to feel alone. Your pain is a part of who you are.Chloé: Ethan, I... I’m starting to feel something stronger than friendship for you. It’s confusing and frightening, but I feel a deep connection between us.Ethan: I feel it too, Chloé. From the beginning, I’ve been drawn to you, not just as a friend. There’s something about you that touches me deeply. But I know our situations are complicated... it seems like an impossible love.Chloé: Yes, there’s the age difference, the responsibilities... But don’t say it’s impossible. It doesn’t change what I feel. It’s so hard to manage these feelings while trying to stay realistic.Ethan: Sometimes, feelings aren’t rational. They are what they are, and it’s important to acknowledge them, even if it complicates things. Maybe we just need to see where this leads us, without rushing things.Chloé: Yes, maybe. For now, I just want to enjoy this evening we have and see where it goes. Thank you, Ethan.Ethan: We’ll see how things move forward, Chloé.Chloé: Call me Chloé, not Madame Chloé. Why the formality? Darling.At the same time, Mia, who has developed feelings for Ethan, begins to feel a mix of confusion and jealousy as she imagines Ethan’s life away from her, especially since she doesn’t know what he does outside of university or where he lives. She is torn between her admiration for Ethan and her hesitation to express her own feelings…