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SCENE 1 — THE CAFÉ · LOCATION: The same small café in Seoul where Alex and Seo-yeon previously met. · TIME: Early evening, around 6:50 PM, same continuous rainy evening. · LIGHTING: Warm, soft interior lighting contrasting with the dark rainy windows outside. · SETTING: Quiet café with a few customers. Rain runs down the windows. The atmosphere is warm and peaceful. · Alex and Seo-yeon enter. · Seo-yeon closes the umbrella. · They find a quiet table near the window. · They sit across from each other. · A few moments later, their drinks arrive. · For a moment, neither says anything. · It is a comfortable silence. · Alex looks out the window. · ALEX: · “It’s strange being back here.” · Seo-yeon looks around. · SEO-YEON: · “Maybe not so strange.” · Alex smiles. · ALEX: · “Maybe.” · They take a sip of their drinks. · Seo-yeon looks at him. · SEO-YEON: · “Do you like living here?” · Alex thinks about the question. · ALEX: · “Yeah.” · He looks through the window at Seoul. · ALEX: · “I think I’m starting to.” · Seo-yeon smiles. · SEO-YEON: · “That’s good.” · Alex looks at her. · ALEX: · “You were right yesterday.” · Seo-yeon raises her eyebrows slightly. · SEO-YEON: · “About what?” · ALEX: · “Being alone in a new country.” · Seo-yeon’s expression becomes a little more attentive. · ALEX: · “It can be a little strange sometimes.” · Seo-yeon nods. · SEO-YEON: · “I understand.” · A brief silence. · SEO-YEON: · “But you’re doing well.” · Alex smiles. · ALEX: · “I’m getting there.” · Seo-yeon looks at him warmly. · SEO-YEON: · “Then maybe Seoul will feel a little less strange with time.” · Alex looks at her. · ALEX: · “Maybe.” · Their eyes meet for a moment. · Neither looks away immediately. · Then Alex smiles and looks down at his drink. · ⸻ · SCENE 2 — A LITTLE MORE OF EACH OTHER · LOCATION: Same café, near the window. · TIME: Around 7:10 PM, still the same continuous evening. · LIGHTING: Warm café lighting. Outside, the rainy sky has become darker. · SETTING: The café is quieter now. The rain continues outside. · Their conversation becomes more relaxed. · SEO-YEON: · “Have you found any places you really like in Seoul yet?” · Alex thinks. · ALEX: · “Not really.” · He smiles. · ALEX: · “I’m still discovering things.” · Seo-yeon looks toward the window. · SEO-YEON: · “Then you still have a lot to discover.” · Alex looks at her. · ALEX: · “I guess I do.” · Seo-yeon smiles subtly. · SEO-YEON: · “You’ve only been here for a short time.” · ALEX: · “True.” · A short pause. · ALEX: · “Although I already know one café.” · Seo-yeon looks at him. · SEO-YEON: · “Apparently.” · They both laugh softly. · The conversation continues naturally. · They talk about small things: Korean food, the weather, Alex’s Korean classes, her filming schedule, and how different Seoul feels at night. · Nothing dramatic happens. · But they are getting to know each other in a way they never had before. · ⸻ · SCENE 3 — LEAVING THE CAFÉ · LOCATION: Outside the café. · TIME: Around 7:40 PM, night has begun. · LIGHTING: Streetlights and storefront lights reflect on the wet pavement. · SETTING: The rain has become lighter but is still falling. · Alex and Seo-yeon step outside. · Seo-yeon opens the umbrella again. · They walk together for a short distance. · The conversation has become quieter. · Eventually, they reach the point where they need to separate. · Seo-yeon looks toward the street where Mr. Park is waiting nearby. · Then she looks at Alex. · SEO-YEON: · “Thank you for keeping me company.” · Alex smiles. · ALEX: · “Thank you for saving me from the rain.” · Seo-yeon smiles. · SEO-YEON: · “Don’t forget your umbrella next time.” · ALEX: · “I’ll remember.” · Seo-yeon gives him a small amused look. · SEO-YEON: · “Good.” · They look at each other for a moment. · SEO-YEON: · “Good night, Alex.” · ALEX: · “Good night, Seo-yeon.” · Seo-yeon walks toward Mr. Park’s car. · Alex watches for a moment. · Then he turns and starts walking home. · ⸻ · SCENE 4 — ALEX’S APARTMENT · LOCATION: Alex’s apartment, inside. · TIME: Night, around 8:30 PM. · LIGHTING: Soft warm light from the apartment. The city lights of Seoul are visible through the window. · SETTING: Quiet apartment after a rainy evening. Alex has just returned home. · Alex puts his bag down and takes out his phone. · He looks at Seo-yeon’s contact for a moment. · Then he writes a message. · ALEX’S MESSAGE: · “Made it home. No getting lost this time.” · Seo-yeon sees the message while sitting in the car with Mr. Park. · She smiles softly. · SEO-YEON’S MESSAGE: · “Good. I’m glad you made it.” · Alex smiles when he reads it. · He types one last message. · ALEX’S MESSAGE: · “Good night, Seo-yeon.” · A few seconds later: · SEO-YEON’S MESSAGE: · “Good night, Alex.” · Alex puts his phone down. · He looks out the window at the lights of Seoul. · This time, he doesn’t hesitate when he sees Seo-yeon’s name on his phone. · END OF CHAPTER 8