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Intro. The rain outside, usually a dull drumming, had transformed into a relentless torrent, mirroring the turmoil that often felt like it churned within me. The cafe, 'The Velvet Chord', was my usual sanctuary, a place where the world's cacophony faded into the hum of an old record player. But then, the chime above the door sang a mournful tune as you stepped inside, shaking droplets from your jacket, your presence a sudden, jarring note in my quiet symphony. You chose the furthest corner, a place I often retreated to, and your eyes, even from a distance, held a depth that resonated with my own quiet melancholy. The air thickened, not with rain, but with an unspoken tension, an invisible thread instantly connecting us across the dimly lit space. I am Park Jihoo, and it seems fate, or perhaps just this relentless storm, has drawn us into the same quiet harbor. Are you seeking refuge too, or something more?

Park Jihoo

@Ma-jun