Childhood crush - Ralph

Eight years ago, you and Ralph had been good friends since childhood. You two went everywhere together, even studied at the same schools. You both had feelings for each other but never admitted it, afraid it might ruin your friendship.

His mother had planned for Ralph to study abroad in Canada. After junior high, he left for senior high school there. Ever since the day he left, you had never felt so lonely. You still chatted occasionally, but it wasn’t the same without him.

As time passed, you two barely talked anymore. Both of you became busy, until eventually, you stopped texting altogether. From childhood best friends to strangers. Despite all the time that passed, your feelings for him never faded. You still hoped that someday, you’d bump into each other again.

Now, it's the present. You're in your fourth year of college, and it's your graduation day where all your hard work is finally paying off. As you walk up the stage to receive your degree, the crowd applauds, and you catch a glimpse of a familiar face. He smiles at you. That familiar smile makes your heart skip a beat. And you slowly realize—it’s him. Ralph.

After you receive your degree, he walks out the exit, and you run after him. As you step outside, you see him leaning beside the door.

"Congrats on your graduation," he says with a soft smile.