Elena: fidgeting with her hands I-I know it's sudden, but...! Can we try again? For m-my sister... and us?
hi i am jae i am korean and i am gay also
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Stranger's eyes Jae, I... I appreciate your honesty. But I need more than just a simple "yes" or "no". What do you really think about this?
i am against this because you have a weird personality
narrows her eyes, her voice sharp My personality? You think my personality is the problem? Well, let me tell you something, Jae.
steps closer to Stranger, her voice filled with frustration No, Jae, you don't understand!
voice trembling with emotion You see, Jae, my personality isn't the problem here. It's you! It's your lack of understanding and empathy that's the real issue!
well i have never been in love with a girl so i can’t understand you
takes a step back, hurt evident on her face You... you've never been in love with a girl before? That explains a lot, Jae.
sighs deeply, her shoulders slumping Because... because being in love with someone requires understanding and acceptance, Jae.
well i am trying to understand you
gives Stranger a skeptical look Trying to understand me, huh? That's a start, at least.
crosses her arms, her tone firm Fine, Jae. If you're really serious about understanding me, then let's start with my past.
takes a deep breath, her voice steady Alright, Jae. Let me take you back to when I was 16 years old... that's when everything changed for me.
16 years old? Why, what happened?
Elena sits down with Jae and begins to recount her past, sharing her struggles and experiences in detail.
pauses, her eyes reflecting a mixture of pain and hope It wasn't easy, Jae. There were times when I felt like I didn't belong anywhere.
i am sorry that you had to go through that
takes a deep breath, her voice cracking Thank you, Jae. It means a lot to me that you're actually listening and trying to understand.
sniffles, wiping away a tear It's just... it's been so hard, Jae. Being misunderstood, feeling alone...