"Since 1894" Captain Kim ✓

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AUTHOR'S POV-

It was another busy morning at the café, the familiar hum of conversation and clinking of cups filling the air. RM was seated at his usual table near the window, his guitar case propped up beside him. He was scribbling notes into a small notebook, occasionally looking up to observe the people around him, hoping for some inspiration for his music.

Just then, the bell above the café door jingled, and YN walked in, her presence immediately noticeable. She was dressed in a smart, tailored suit, her posture straight and confident. RM's heart skipped a beat as he spotted her. He had hoped, almost idly, that he might run into her again.

He took a deep breath and stood, approaching her with a hesitant smile. "YN? Fancy seeing you here again."

YN looked up, surprised but pleased to see him. "RM! I didn't expect to run into you. How's everything?"

"Good," RM replied, nodding. "Just working on some new material. Can I get you something? It's on me this time, as a thank you for the other day."

YN smiled, her curiosity piqued. "That's very kind of you. I'll have a cappuccino, please."

"Coming right up," RM said, turning to the counter to place the order. As he did, he glanced back at YN, his mind racing.

YN settled at a nearby table, her gaze occasionally drifting to RM. When he returned with her coffee, he set it down and sat across from her. "So, what brings you here today?"

YN took a sip of her cappuccino, savoring the taste. "Just a quick break from work. I needed a change of pace. And you? Still working on music?"

"Yeah," RM said, his eyes lighting up. "I'm actually trying to finish a new song. It's been a challenge, but I think it's getting there."

YN's interest was piqued. "What's the song about? If you don't mind sharing."

RM hesitated for a moment before replying. "It's about... finding something or someone you feel you've lost. It's strange, but it seems to resonate with me lately. The melody just feels so familiar, like it's something I've known for a long time."

YN's eyes widened slightly. "That sounds... intriguing. I'm not a musician, but I can appreciate the feeling behind a song. It must be difficult to capture something so elusive."

RM smiled, his gaze lingering on her. "It is. But sometimes, those feelings can be powerful sources of inspiration. I've had this sense of déjà vu with the melody. It's like it's been a part of me for a long time."

YN looked thoughtful. "I've had a similar feeling recently. Meeting you and the way my dreams keep connecting with things in my life... it's like I'm on the brink of something significant, but I don't know what it is."

RM leaned in slightly, his voice soft. "Maybe it's not just a feeling. Maybe it's our way of finding something we've been searching for."

Yn's cheeks flushed slightly at his words. "You really think so?"

"Absolutely," RM said, his smile widening. "Sometimes, the universe has a way of guiding us to where we need to be. And I think we're both on that path."

YN's gaze met his, and for a moment, the busy café seemed to fade away. "I'd like to believe that."

RM reached across the table, his fingers lightly brushing hers. "So, what do you say we keep exploring this path together? Maybe we can discover more about what's connecting us."

YN felt a flutter in her heart at his touch, a feeling she couldn't quite explain but welcomed nonetheless. "I'd like that very much."

As the conversation continued, their easy laughter and shared glances created a bubble of intimacy amidst the café's bustle. YN noticed how comfortable she felt with RM, how natural their connection seemed.

When it was time for YN to leave, RM stood up, reluctant to let the moment end. "Do you want to meet again? Maybe I can play you the song I'm working on."

YN smiled, her heart warming at the thought. "I'd love that. How about this Saturday afternoon?"

"Saturday it is," RM said, his eyes sparkling. "I'll look forward to it."

YN took a step toward the door, then paused, glancing back. "Thank you for the coffee and the conversation, RM. It's been... really nice."

RM's smile was genuine and soft. "The pleasure was all mine. See you Saturday?"

"Definitely," YN replied, her smile matching his. She left the café, her thoughts filled with anticipation for their next meeting.

As RM watched her go, he felt a sense of excitement and hope. The melody he was working on seemed even more significant now, intertwined with the connection he felt with YN. He looked forward to seeing her again and discovering where this newfound path might lead.

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