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Character Continuity / Visual Reference · Alex · * 28-year-old Spanish man. · * Bright natural orange hair, always visible and well-groomed. · * Clearly visible, well-kept beard. · * Same face, identity, and proportions throughout the chapter. · * Friendly, relaxed and respectful. · * Casual outfit: white T-shirt, dark-blue overshirt, black trousers, white sneakers, black backpack. · Han Seo-yeon · * 27-year-old South Korean actress. · * Long dark-brown hair, expressive dark-brown eyes, delicate features. · * Same face, identity, and proportions throughout the chapter. · * Elegant but discreet casual style. · * Natural makeup, minimal accessories. · * Outfit: cream-colored knit top, dark straight-leg trousers, light beige jacket, white sneakers, small black shoulder bag. · Daniel · * 29-year-old Spanish man, Alex's longtime best friend. · * Relaxed, observant, humorous without being excessive. · * He is returning to Japan at the beginning of the chapter. · Kang Min-jae · * South Korean actor and Seo-yeon's co-star in Between Us. · * Handsome, professional, friendly. · * His relationship with Seo-yeon is strictly professional. · * He is not a romantic rival. · Alex's car · * Kia K5 sports sedan. · * Glossy black exterior. · * Black interior. · * The exact same car and color must remain consistent in every scene where it appears. · ⸻ · SCENE 1 — GOODBYE, DANIEL · LOCATION: Incheon International Airport, departure area, interior. · TIME: Morning, approximately 10:00 AM. · LIGHTING: Bright natural light through the large airport windows mixed with soft interior lighting. · SETTING: Travelers with luggage, departure boards, airport announcements, people moving through the terminal. · Alex and Daniel stand near the departure area. · Daniel has his suitcase beside him. · Alex has his backpack over one shoulder. · They have just finished saying goodbye. · DANIEL · So... back to Tokyo. · ALEX · Back to Tokyo. · Daniel smiles. · DANIEL · You know you've always got a spot at my place. · ALEX · Thanks. · Alex pauses. · ALEX · I might actually take you up on that one day. · DANIEL · You should. · They shake hands, then Daniel pulls Alex into a brief hug. · They separate. · DANIEL · Take care of yourself, man. · ALEX · You too. · Daniel picks up his suitcase. · He takes a few steps, then turns back. · DANIEL · Hey, Alex. · ALEX · Yeah? · DANIEL · Try not to get into too much trouble while I'm gone. · Alex smiles. · ALEX · No promises. · Daniel laughs and walks toward security. · Alex watches him disappear into the crowd. · He looks at his wristwatch. · His expression changes slightly. · He has somewhere else to be. · ⸻ · SCENE 2 — OUTSIDE AURORA · LOCATION: Aurora Entertainment, private exterior entrance. · TIME: Early afternoon, approximately 1:30 PM. · LIGHTING: Bright afternoon daylight. · SETTING: Quiet side entrance, company vehicles occasionally arriving and leaving. · Alex waits outside Aurora. · He checks his watch. · The building doors open. · Seo-yeon walks out with Kang Min-jae. · Both are dressed casually after finishing work. · Seo-yeon notices Alex. · She smiles immediately. · SEO-YEON · Alex. · ALEX · Hey. · Min-jae looks at Alex. · Seo-yeon introduces them. · SEO-YEON · Alex, this is Kang Min-jae. · MIN-JAE · Hi. · ALEX · Hey, nice to meet you. · Alex recognizes him. · ALEX · I think I've seen some of your dramas. · Min-jae smiles. · MIN-JAE · Hopefully the good ones. · ALEX · Definitely. · Seo-yeon watches the exchange with a small smile. · ALEX · I really liked Winter Morning. · Min-jae looks pleasantly surprised. · MIN-JAE · You watched that one? · ALEX · Yeah, a few years back. · MIN-JAE · Then I owe you a thank-you. · ALEX · I'll take it. · They laugh. · A car approaches. · Min-jae glances toward it. · MIN-JAE · That's mine. · He turns to Seo-yeon. · MIN-JAE · See you tomorrow. · SEO-YEON · See you. · Min-jae turns to Alex. · MIN-JAE · Nice meeting you. · ALEX · Likewise. · Min-jae gets into the car and leaves. · Alex watches the car for a moment. · Seo-yeon looks at him. · SEO-YEON · So? · ALEX · He's nice. · SEO-YEON · Thought you'd like him. · ALEX · I like his shows. · She smiles. · They begin walking together. · ⸻ · SCENE 3 — PLANS FOR THE AFTERNOON · LOCATION: Seoul street, outside, walking toward a quieter commercial area. · TIME: Approximately 1:45 PM. · LIGHTING: Bright afternoon sunlight. · SETTING: Shops, cafés, pedestrians and moderate traffic. · Alex and Seo-yeon walk side by side. · SEO-YEON · Any plans for today? · ALEX · Actually, yeah. · She looks at him. · SEO-YEON · What are you up to? · ALEX · Buying a car. · Seo-yeon stops for half a second. · SEO-YEON · You're buying a car? · Alex laughs. · ALEX · I think I'm ready. · SEO-YEON · What happened to the subway? · ALEX · I still love the subway. · He gestures toward the city around them. · ALEX · But sometimes I just want to go somewhere without checking three different train lines first. · Seo-yeon laughs. · SEO-YEON · Fair. · ALEX · I've finally saved up enough. · She thinks for a moment. · SEO-YEON · I can help. · Alex looks at her. · ALEX · You? · SEO-YEON · Yeah. · ALEX · Why? · SEO-YEON · Because a lot of places won't have anyone who speaks English. · She points at herself. · SEO-YEON · And your Korean still needs work. · Alex smiles. · ALEX · So you're volunteering? · SEO-YEON · I'm stopping you from accidentally buying something terrible. · ALEX · Wow, that's very generous of you. · SEO-YEON · I know. · They continue walking. · ⸻ · SCENE 4 — THE KIA DEALERSHIP · LOCATION: Kia dealership, interior. · TIME: Approximately 2:30 PM. · LIGHTING: Bright showroom lighting mixed with natural daylight through large windows. · SETTING: Several new vehicles displayed inside a modern showroom. Sales staff assisting customers. · Alex and Seo-yeon enter the dealership. · Alex immediately notices a glossy black Kia K5 sports sedan displayed near the center of the showroom. · He walks toward it. · ALEX · Oh, wow. · Seo-yeon smiles. · SEO-YEON · You like it? · Alex walks around the car. · ALEX · Yeah. · He looks through the window at the interior. · ALEX · A lot. · A salesperson approaches. · Seo-yeon speaks with him in Korean. · Alex listens. · The salesperson explains the vehicle's features. · Seo-yeon translates. · SEO-YEON · He's asking if you want to check out the interior. · ALEX · Definitely. · Alex gets inside. · He looks around. · He adjusts the driver's seat. · Seo-yeon watches from outside. · SEO-YEON · Comfortable? · ALEX · Super. · She laughs. · SEO-YEON · You haven't even driven it yet. · ALEX · I'm already emotionally attached. · SEO-YEON · That's dangerous. · Alex gets out. · The salesperson explains some details. · Seo-yeon translates everything carefully. · Alex asks several practical questions about the car. · The salesperson answers. · Seo-yeon translates. · Alex thinks for a moment. · Then looks at Seo-yeon. · ALEX · I think this is the one. · SEO-YEON · Already? · ALEX · I came prepared. · SEO-YEON · You came prepared to buy a car. · ALEX · I did. · She smiles. · ⸻ · SCENE 5 — THE PURCHASE · LOCATION: Kia dealership, customer desk and showroom area. · TIME: Approximately 3:30 PM. · LIGHTING: Bright indoor lighting. · SETTING: Paperwork being prepared, dealership staff moving around, the glossy black Kia K5 visible through the showroom windows. · Alex sits at a desk with the salesperson. · Seo-yeon sits beside him, helping with the Korean paperwork. · She explains each document before Alex signs. · ALEX · What about this one? · SEO-YEON · That's the registration information. · ALEX · And this? · SEO-YEON · Insurance. · Alex nods. · ALEX · Okay. · He signs. · Seo-yeon looks at him. · SEO-YEON · You're really doing this. · ALEX · Looks like it. · She smiles. · SEO-YEON · Congratulations. · Alex looks toward the black Kia K5 through the glass. · ALEX · I have a car. · SEO-YEON · You have a car. · Alex looks back at her. · ALEX · Thanks for helping me out. · SEO-YEON · Anytime. · A brief, comfortable silence. · Neither of them notices a person standing several meters away near the entrance. · The person looks at them. · Then at the car. · They discreetly take out their phone. · They take a photograph. · Alex and Seo-yeon remain completely unaware. · ⸻ · SCENE 6 — THE NEW CAR · LOCATION: Kia dealership, exterior parking area. · TIME: Late afternoon, approximately 4:15 PM. · LIGHTING: Warm late-afternoon sunlight. · SETTING: Dealership parking lot, several parked vehicles, Seoul traffic visible in the distance. · Alex and Seo-yeon stand beside the glossy black Kia K5. · Alex looks at the car with obvious satisfaction. · ALEX · Okay. · SEO-YEON · What? · ALEX · I really like it. · SEO-YEON · Good. · Alex looks at her. · ALEX · You know, when I first came to Seoul, I never thought I'd end up buying a car here. · SEO-YEON · A lot has changed since then. · Alex smiles. · ALEX · Yeah. · A small pause. · ALEX · Mostly in a good way. · Seo-yeon looks at him. · She understands that he isn't talking only about the car. · SEO-YEON · I'm glad. · Alex looks toward the car again. · ALEX · Hungry? · Seo-yeon smiles. · SEO-YEON · Starving. · ALEX · Let's go eat, then. · They start walking toward the car. · Neither notices the person across the parking lot looking at the photograph they just took. · The photograph shows Alex and Seo-yeon standing together beside the glossy black Kia K5. · They look comfortable. · Close. · Like two people who spend a lot of time together. · The person looks at the photo again. · CUT TO BLACK. · END OF CHAPTER 19