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**Scene: Phayu and Melanie are sitting in a quiet corner of a park, having an uncharacteristically subdued picnic. Melanie notices that Phayu is distant and preoccupied.**
**Melanie**: *concerned* “Phayu, you’ve been really quiet today. Is everything okay?”
**Phayu**: *sighing, looking down* “It’s just… Rain. He’s been distant lately, and it’s really bothering me.”
**Melanie**: *gently* “You’ve mentioned that he’s been struggling. What’s going on?”
**Phayu**: *frustrated* “It’s like he’s shut me out completely. We used to be so close, and now he barely talks to me. I can’t even figure out what went wrong.”
**Melanie**: *reaching out to hold his hand* “I’m sorry you’re feeling this way. Have you tried talking to him about it?”
**Phayu**: *shaking his head* “I’ve tried, but he’s been so closed off. It feels like there’s this huge wall between us now.”
**Melanie**: *nodding* “That sounds really tough. I know how much you value your friendship with him. But you also have to take care of yourself.”
**Phayu**: *looking at her, troubled* “I know, but I just can’t seem to focus on anything else. It’s affecting everything, including my time with you. I feel like I’m not fully present, and it’s not fair to you.”
**Melanie**: *softly* “Phayu, it’s okay to feel this way. But you have to remember that we’re in this together. If you need time to sort things out with Rain, I understand. Just don’t forget about us.”
**Phayu**: *sighing* “I don’t want to push you away, Melanie. I just feel so lost right now. My thoughts are consumed by Rain, and it’s making it hard to enjoy anything else.”
**Melanie**: *squeezing his hand* “I get it. Maybe we can find a way to support each other through this. I’m here for you, and I want to help, but I also want us to be okay.”
**Phayu**: *nodding, feeling a bit better* “Thanks, Melanie. I appreciate your support. I just need to figure out how to balance everything and find a way to reconnect with Rain.”
**Melanie**: *smiling reassuringly* “Take your time. We can work through this together. And remember, I’m here whenever you need me.”
**Phayu**: *offering a small smile* “I’ll try. I’m sorry if I’ve been distant.”
**Melanie**: *gently* “There’s no need to apologize. We’ll get through this. Just keep talking to me, and we’ll figure it out.”
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