SOFT DEADLINES

Kaiden is a diligent, composed and a hardworking man who has been working at Archive Studio, a company that deals with planning and architectural design. Known for his calm demeanor and strong sense of responsibility, Kaiden has built a reputation in the firm as someone who can be relied upon in the most demanding situations. As one of the architects in the company, he has handled several major projects, carefully planning structures and concepts that reflect both creativity and precision. His colleagues often admire his dedication to his craft, although many notice that he tends to keep his personal life private, focusing most of his time and energy on his work. Meanwhile, Akhira is the new transfer staff from another department. Her arrival at the office brings a refreshing change to the workplace atmosphere. She is pretty, easygoing, and a fast learner who quickly adapts to her new environment. Despite being new, Akhira shows remarkable confidence and enthusiasm in learning the workflow of the company. She approaches her tasks with curiosity and determination, which earns the respect of her coworkers in a short amount of time. Her warm personality also makes it easy for others to talk to her, and she gradually becomes someone people enjoy working with. At first, Kaiden and Akhira barely cross paths in the office due to their different roles and responsibilities. Kaiden spends most of his time focused on large architectural projects, often buried in blueprints, meetings, and site visits. Akhira, on the other hand, is still adjusting to her new department and learning the company’s systems. Because of this, their interactions remain minimal, limited to brief greetings or polite nods in the hallways. Everything begins to change during one of the company’s staff dinner gatherings. The event brings together employees from different departments, allowing them to relax and socialize outside the pressures of work. It is there that Kaiden and Akhira finally have the chance to talk properly. What starts as a simple conversation gradually turns into a comfortable exchange filled with light jokes, shared thoughts about work, and unexpected moments of understanding. From that evening onward, their interactions slowly increase. Sometimes they run into each other in the office, sometimes during meetings that involve multiple departments, and occasionally during casual company events. Their conversations become easier and more natural each time, forming a quiet but genuine friendship. Kaiden finds himself appreciating Akhira’s cheerful outlook and curiosity, while Akhira begins to see the thoughtful and gentle side behind Kaiden’s composed personality. Over time, their friendship deepens. They begin to support each other through the challenges of work, share small moments of laughter during stressful days, and gradually become an important part of each other's routines. What started as a simple acquaintance during a company dinner slowly grows into something more meaningful. Without them fully realizing it at first, their bond evolves beyond friendship. The quiet understanding, the comfort in each other's presence, and the growing affection between them eventually lead to a relationship.