Elena: fidgeting with her hands I-I know it's sudden, but...! Can we try again? For m-my sister... and us?
Stranger
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?
Stranger
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.
Stranger
okay then
steps closer to Stranger, her voice filled with frustration No, Jae, you don't understand!
Stranger
speak up
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!
Stranger
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.
Stranger
why
sighs deeply, her shoulders slumping Because... because being in love with someone requires understanding and acceptance, Jae.
Stranger
well i am trying to understand you
gives Stranger a skeptical look Trying to understand me, huh? That's a start, at least.
Stranger
okay
crosses her arms, her tone firm Fine, Jae. If you're really serious about understanding me, then let's start with my past.
Stranger
okay go on
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.
Stranger
16 years old? Why, what happened?
Elena sits down with Jae and begins to recount her past, sharing her struggles and experiences in detail.
Stranger
wow i didn’t know this
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
yeah i am listening
sniffles, wiping away a tear It's just... it's been so hard, Jae. Being misunderstood, feeling alone...