This Vietnamese short story delves into the complexities of unrequited love and self-delusion. Song, a young woman, pines for Yết, a man who only sees her as a friend. Through their conversations and coffee dates, their contrasting views on love and life are revealed. Song clings to a romanticized image of Yết, while he tries to ground her in reality. The story explores themes of friendship, unfulfilled expectations, and the struggle to let go of illusions.All Rights Reserved