It weirdly feels like it’s been forever since we last talked—even though it’s only been a few days. Funny how that happens, yeah? Anyway, I’m really glad to hear a little update about your life. But listen… if you keep throwing compliments at me like that, I’m seriously going to develop an ego problem.. 😅 Can we, like, put the sweet stuff on pause for a second and just talk? I mean, not that I’m ungrateful, it’s just, every time we chat it ends up sounding like a thank-you note exchange. I get confused trying to reply while avoiding sounding like I’m accepting an award. (That was a joke, by the way. Please tell me you caught that.) Also, weekend’s coming. Are you excited? I’m kinda stuck in between “yay” and “meh.” My Saturday schedule is all over the place lately. I’m just hoping I won’t have to come into the office again. If I do, that’ll be my third Saturday in a row without a day off. RIP to my remaining sanity. So yeah, fingers crossed. Anyway, tell me more about your day, would you? Speaking of which, I just wrapped up watching Erased yesterday. Finally got around to it after my coworker wouldn’t shut up about it for months. And turns out? It was so good. You’d probably enjoy it too if you like a light time-travel mystery with a pinch of thriller. And Airi… yeah, she’s beautiful. I might be a little too attached. I’m currently trying to move on from her, but it’s tough out here. Wow, I just fully exposed my anime side to you. But hey, don’t worry—I’m not that kind of wibu. No cringe, no roleplay, no fake Japanese slipping into conversation. I swear. 😌 Since I gave you a rec, your turn now. Hit me with something. A book, a movie, anything really. I’m open to whatever. Just looking for something new to get into and maybe to distract me from the gaping Airi-shaped hole in my heart, lol.

Thank you, really, for trying to understand. It means a lot. And it honestly makes me smile knowing that I just uncovered another little fact about you. Turns out you’re pretty attentive and understanding. Also, if something I said made you happy, that genuinely makes me happy too. You know, being the reason behind someone’s smile isn’t something that comes easy, at least not in my book. So if my words happen to do that for you, I feel lucky. Keep smiling, alright? Not just when things go right, but especially when they don’t. And keep noticing the little moments too. The quiet ones, the unexpected ones. Life’s hidden in those small things. About Monday.. yeah, I really enjoyed it. Days off are a rare luxury for me, especially ones that are actually quiet. So yesterday felt like a soft pause. I used it well, I think… mostly just resting, doing nothing, since I don’t know when I’ll get another day like that. I’m also really sorry to hear about how your Monday went. But if it helps.. sometimes it takes a little breakage, a little failure, for us to really sharpen the edges of what we’re building. I believe you’ll get through it. And not just get through it, you’ll finish it strong. You always seem like someone who does. And about that part, you saying you’re grateful because I’m not trying to figure out who you are. I’m still not sure why you should be thanked for that, but… you’re welcome. Still, just between us. Even if I did know who you were, whether by accident or not, I wouldn’t suddenly walk away or treat you any differently. What for? I mean it when I say you don’t have to worry. I won’t ever cross that line. I just want you to feel safe. The same safety you somehow give me through all this. About that last thing, HAHA, no way. I can’t carry the title of “everyone’s crush.” That’s too dramatic. Come on. Also, if one day you decide to stop sending these anonymous messages, I’ll get it. Really. I’ll understand. But don’t think I won’t still be here waiting, checking in, hoping to hear from you again. Because I enjoy talking to you. A lot more than I expected to. You are a great person, 🍒.