It was a start of a brand new decade and our protagonist wanted a drastic change in her life. He wished to transform himself completely so he could blend into his world. He was an odd pod among his friends and family.
Our other protagonist was happy with who he was, maybe too happy. He just wanted to spent his life without being tied with any baggage. A comfortable unproblematic life lived according to his wish.
Now put them together with a pandemic and see how their life unravels.