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Character Continuity / Visual Reference · * Alex: 28-year-old Spanish man, natural bright orange hair, always orange, and a clearly visible, neatly maintained beard. Same facial identity and proportions throughout. Warm, spontaneous, respectful, and humorous, though returning to Spain makes him quieter and more tense than usual. He and Seo-yeon are officially a couple. · * Han Seo-yeon: 27-year-old South Korean actress, long dark-brown hair, expressive dark-brown eyes, delicate features, elegant and reserved. Emotionally attentive, affectionate with Alex, and increasingly comfortable showing their relationship naturally. · * Alex's mother: Warm, affectionate, practical, and observant. · * Alex's father: Calm, caring, with understated humor. · * Alex's younger sister: Enthusiastic, curious, and a fan of Korean dramas. Excited to meet Seo-yeon, but not overwhelming. · * Alex's former friends: A small group of people from his old social circle. They are not villains; they cared about Alex but did not know how to handle the situation after his breakup. · * Visual continuity: Contemporary Spain, 2026. Alex's glossy black Kia K5 remains in Seoul; they travel to Spain by plane. Alex's orange hair and visible beard must remain consistent in every scene. · Scene 1 — The Flight · LOCATION: Inside a commercial airplane, travelling from Seoul to Spain. TIME: Daytime, during the flight. LIGHTING: Soft natural light coming through the airplane windows. SETTING: Quiet cabin, passengers settled in for the long journey. · Alex sits beside Seo-yeon. Their hands rest together on the armrest, fingers loosely intertwined. · Seo-yeon looks at him. · SEO-YEON: "Nervous?" · ALEX: "A little." · SEO-YEON: "About seeing your family?" · ALEX: "No. More about explaining why I brought home a famous actress with zero warning." · She gives him an amused look. · SEO-YEON: "You did tell them I was coming." · ALEX: "I did. Doesn't mean my sister hasn't already planned a full interrogation." · Seo-yeon laughs quietly. · SEO-YEON: "I can handle questions." · ALEX: "You haven't met my sister." · She rests her head briefly against his shoulder. · SEO-YEON: "Well, you won't have to handle it alone, at least." · Alex looks at her, his expression softening. · He lifts her hand and gives her a small kiss on the knuckles. · ALEX: "Really glad you're coming with me." · SEO-YEON: "Glad you asked." · They settle back into their seats, their hands still joined. · Scene 2 — Home · LOCATION: Arrivals hall at a Spanish airport. TIME: Late afternoon. LIGHTING: Bright airport lighting mixed with the warm daylight entering through the windows. SETTING: Travellers greeting family members, rolling suitcases, and the familiar noise of arrivals. · Alex scans the crowd until he sees his parents and sister waiting near the exit. · His sister spots him first. · SISTER: "Álex!" · She hurries over and hugs him tightly. His mother follows, wrapping her arms around him. His father embraces him with a firm pat on the back. · For a moment, Alex looks genuinely at home. · Then his sister notices Seo-yeon standing beside him. · She freezes. · Seo-yeon gives a polite, slightly nervous bow. · SEO-YEON: "Hi. Really nice to meet you." · His sister turns slowly towards Alex. · SISTER: "You weren't exaggerating." · ALEX: "About what?" · SISTER: "Nothing. Nothing at all." · His father offers Seo-yeon his hand, smiling warmly. · FATHER: "Welcome to Spain. Hope this one's been treating you right." · SEO-YEON: "He has." · She glances at Alex. · SEO-YEON: "Mostly." · ALEX: "I'm right here, you know." · His mother laughs and embraces Seo-yeon gently, asking if she had a comfortable flight. · The initial nervousness begins to fade. They collect their luggage and head towards the car park together. · As they walk, Alex's mother slips her arm through his. · MOTHER: "You really should've told us sooner." · ALEX: "I know." · MOTHER: "We could've been happy for you this whole time." · Alex looks at her, a little caught off guard. · ALEX: "Yeah. Fair." · She squeezes his arm without asking him to explain further. · Scene 3 — A Family Dinner · LOCATION: Alex's family home, dining room, inside. TIME: Evening, around 8:00 PM. LIGHTING: Warm ceiling lights and a soft lamp in the corner. SETTING: A familiar family dining table, homemade food, framed photographs, and the relaxed atmosphere of a home where everyone knows one another. · Seo-yeon sits beside Alex, listening as his family tells stories about him growing up. · His sister has already asked about her acting career, her favourite Spanish food, and whether Alex is as untidy as he was as a teenager. · SISTER: "He once left a sandwich in his schoolbag for three days." · ALEX: "I was thirteen." · SISTER: "And honestly, not much has changed." · Seo-yeon tries to hide her smile behind her glass. · ALEX: "Starting to regret introducing you two." · SEO-YEON: "I haven't even said anything yet." · His sister looks delighted. · SISTER: "Please, go ahead." · Everyone laughs. · Later, as the conversation becomes quieter, Alex's father looks at him. · FATHER: "Good to have you back here." · Alex nods. · ALEX: "Good to be back." · There is a brief pause. His father doesn't push the subject. · FATHER: "You don't have to figure out whether you're staying or leaving again. Just enjoy being home for a few days." · Alex looks down at his plate, taking in the words. · ALEX: "Thanks, Dad." · Under the table, Seo-yeon gently rests her hand against his. · He turns his palm upwards and holds hers. · Nobody makes a fuss about it. His mother notices, smiles to herself, and continues serving dinner. · For the first time since arriving, Alex's smile comes easily. · Scene 4 — The Old Neighbourhood · LOCATION: A residential street in Alex's former neighbourhood, outside. TIME: The following afternoon, around 5:00 PM. LIGHTING: Late-afternoon sunlight, warm but beginning to soften. SETTING: Familiar streets, small shops, apartment buildings, and corners that Alex remembers from his life before Seoul. · Alex and Seo-yeon walk side by side. · He points out a small bakery on the corner. · ALEX: "That place has been there forever. Their pastries are still way better than they have any right to be." · SEO-YEON: "We should grab some." · ALEX: "Best idea you've had all day." · She nudges him lightly with her shoulder. · They continue walking until Alex notices a group of people outside a café further down the street. · He recognizes them immediately. · A familiar face turns towards him. · FORMER FRIEND: "Alex?" · Alex stops. · His shoulders stiffen. The easy expression he had a moment ago disappears, and for a second he looks as though he might turn around and leave. · One of the others takes a step closer. · FORMER FRIEND: "Wow. It's really you." · ALEX: "Hey." · The word comes out quieter than he intended. · There is a brief, awkward pause. · FORMER FRIEND: "It's been ages, man. Had no idea you were even back." · Alex tries to smile. · ALEX: "Yeah, just here for a little while." · Seo-yeon notices how rigid he has become. She doesn't interrupt or answer for him. · Instead, she moves a little closer and gently takes his hand. · Alex looks down at their joined hands, then at her. · She offers him a small, reassuring smile. · He takes a slow breath. · ALEX: "Sorry, this is Seo-yeon. My girlfriend." · The word comes naturally, though his voice is still slightly tense. · Seo-yeon bows politely. · SEO-YEON: "Nice to meet you." · The group exchanges surprised looks, then smiles. · FORMER FRIEND: "Your girlfriend? Okay, didn't see that coming." · ALEX: "Yeah. A few things have changed." · The conversation slowly finds its footing. They ask about his work, his life in Korea, and how long he plans to stay. Alex answers without revealing more than he wants to. · Nobody mentions Teresa. · Eventually, one of the friends looks at him more seriously. · FORMER FRIEND: "We've really missed having you around, you know." · Alex's smile falters slightly. · FORMER FRIEND: "We should properly get together while you're here. All of us. Grab a drink, catch up." · Alex glances at Seo-yeon. She doesn't nod on his behalf or try to persuade him. · ALEX: "Yeah. Maybe we should." · FORMER FRIEND: "Yeah? I'll text you, then." · ALEX: "Sure. Let me know." · They exchange a few more words before saying goodbye. · Alex and Seo-yeon continue down the street, still holding hands. · He doesn't look back. · Scene 5 — What He Doesn't Know Yet · LOCATION: A quiet pedestrian street in Alex's former neighbourhood, outside. TIME: Early evening, around 5:30 PM. LIGHTING: Soft golden light fading into the blue of early evening. SETTING: A quieter stretch of pavement away from the café and the group of friends. · They walk in silence for a little while. · Seo-yeon doesn't immediately ask him what he felt. She lets him decide when to speak. · Eventually, Alex exhales. · ALEX: "Thought I'd handle that worse." · SEO-YEON: "Worse than almost bolting?" · ALEX: "I nearly did run." · SEO-YEON: "But you didn't." · He looks at her. · ALEX: "Because you grabbed my hand." · SEO-YEON: "You were already staying, for what it's worth." · He considers that, then gives a small, thoughtful smile. · ALEX: "I don't know if I can actually meet up with them." · SEO-YEON: "You don't have to decide that today." · ALEX: "They weren't bad people. That's the part that gets me. They were my friends. They tried to keep me around." · He pauses. · ALEX: "But every time I saw them with her, I felt like I was right back there. And I didn't want anyone to have to pick sides." · Seo-yeon listens without interrupting. · SEO-YEON: "Sounds like you were trying not to hurt anyone." · ALEX: "Maybe. Still ended up disappearing on everyone anyway." · She gives his hand a gentle squeeze. · SEO-YEON: "You don't have to fix all of that just because you're back." · Alex looks at her for a long moment. · ALEX: "You make it sound so simple." · SEO-YEON: "No. Just don't think you have to do it all at once." · He smiles faintly. · ALEX: "That's annoyingly reasonable of you." · SEO-YEON: "I know." · They continue walking, hands joined. This time, Alex is the one who draws a little closer to her. · Scene 6 — A Message · LOCATION: Alex's childhood bedroom, inside. TIME: Night, around 10:00 PM. LIGHTING: Warm bedside lamp against the dark window. SETTING: A familiar room with old books, a few childhood belongings, and photographs that make the passage of time feel tangible. · Alex sits on the edge of the bed, looking at his phone. · A message from his old friend appears. · MESSAGE: Really good seeing you today. Meant what I said. Let's meet up before you head out. · Alex reads it twice. · He opens the reply field and types: · Yeah, I'd like that. · He pauses, then deletes the message. · He places the phone beside him and rubs his face, unsure. · A soft knock comes at the door. · Seo-yeon appears in the doorway. · SEO-YEON: "Can I come in?" · ALEX: "Of course." · She sits beside him, leaving him room. · SEO-YEON: "Your sister's showing me your childhood photos tomorrow, by the way." · Alex stares at her. · ALEX: "She promised she wouldn't." · SEO-YEON: "She mentioned a pretty terrible haircut." · ALEX: "I trusted you." · Seo-yeon laughs, and Alex finally laughs with her. · After a moment, he reaches for her hand. · ALEX: "I think I might meet up with them." · SEO-YEON: "Okay." · ALEX: "Not because I have to. I just don't want to leave here wondering what would've happened if I'd tried." · Seo-yeon nods. · SEO-YEON: "Then do it for you." · Alex leans over and kisses her gently. · When they separate, she rests her forehead against his for a moment. · ALEX: "Really glad you're here with me." · SEO-YEON: "Me too." · They sit together in the quiet room, their hands intertwined, while the old photographs remain untouched on the shelf. · END OF CHAPTER 29