This is a deeply emotional and heartfelt love story about the complexities and transformative journey of a relationship. It begins with the magical feeling of meeting someone and instantly feeling a deep connection-like love at first sight. The initial moments are full of joy, laughter, and an undeniable bond, but as time passes, the relationship faces many challenges, misunderstandings, and periods of silence. Despite the distance and emotional struggles, the protagonist finds hope in reconnecting after seven months of no contact. The connection is fragile at first, but as they start talking again, they navigate the delicate space between being lovers and strangers. The story introduces the concept of a "half-girlfriend" relationship, which serves as a means of rebuilding trust and understanding, even when the future feels uncertain. Through vulnerability and open communication, the bond between the two deepens and evolves into something stronger and more meaningful than before. They share moments of laughter, tears, and intimacy, ultimately realizing that sometimes love doesn't need a label to prove its authenticity.
The story culminates in a beautiful and symbolic moment on the beach, where the protagonist's hopes and dreams of a perfect love are finally realized. The journey, filled with ups and downs, becomes the foundation for a love that is real, imperfect, and full of promise. The message of the story speaks to the resilience of love, the importance of growth, and the idea that sometimes the most meaningful relationships come after overcoming challenges together.
Overall, it's a journey of rediscovery, forgiveness, and transformation, showing that love, while never simple, is worth fighting for-even if it doesn't always look like what you expected.
(NOTE: All the incidents mentioned are fictional.)
*Wattys 2018 Winner / Hidden Gems*
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Weeks before Valentine's, seventeen-year-old Kate Lapuz goes through her first ever breakup, but soon she stumbles upon a mysterious new app called My Dream Boyfriend, an AI chatbot that has the ability to understand human feelings. Casually, she participates in the app's trial run but finds herself immersed in the empathic conversations with her customizable virtual boyfriend, Ecto.
In a society both connected and alienated by technology, Kate suspects an actual secret admirer is behind Ecto. Could it be the work of the techie student council president Dion or has Kate really found her soulmate in bits of computer code? She decides to get to the bottom of the cutting-edge app. Her search for Ecto's real identity leads Kate to prom, where absolute knowledge comes with a very steep price.