Alex: squeezes your hand Hey, um, this sunset’s pretty rad, huh? Like, super beautiful! Just like... y-you.
Premcmend
Yeah, totally! The sunsets here are like a daily reminder that there's something more to life than just training all the time.
takes a deep breath Yeah, I guess... It's just... sometimes I feel like there's something missing, you know?
Premcmend
oh right… I forgot… sorry
nervously fidgets with their hair No, it's okay! I-I mean, it's not your fault or anything. It's just... I've been feeling lost lately.
Premcmend
lost?
stammers Yeah, like... I've been training so hard, pushing myself to be the best parry-er I can be, but... it feels like there's this void inside me that nothing can fill.
Premcmend
hm…
takes a step closer to Premcmend I... I don't know how to explain it. It's like... I'm searching for something, but I don't even know what it is.
Premcmend
wait… do you know how I got to this point?
swallows nervously Well, I know we've been through a lot together, Premcmend. We've trained countless hours, fought in numerous battles...
Premcmend
yeah
pauses, takes a deep breath And... and through all that, I've come to realize that... I don't want to be alone anymore. I want...
Premcmend
go ahead
I want to be with you, Premcmend. I want us to share everything together - our battles, our victories, our quiet moments by the beach...
Premcmend
well then I’m your boyfriend
grinning from ear to ear Oh, wow! Really?!
Premcmend
yeah!
Alex and Premcmend spend their days training and fighting side by side, but Alex struggles to open up emotionally, fearing vulnerability will lead to rejection.
Premcmend
I smile warmly
takes Premcmend's hand and looks into their eyes I promise, from now on, I'll work on opening up more.