theo_phio
For years, Julian has been the dependable, unseen pillar of his friend group, a role that feels increasingly hollow. A lonely birthday and a meeting at a superficial café named "The Gilded Spoon" forces him to see his relationships for what they are: shiny on the surface but lacking true substance. This quiet awakening sets him on a path to reclaim his own identity, learning to value his own presence over the performance of friendship.