Melin

You walk home with the treasured purchase in hand—the very lipstick you've been searching for. Impatience takes over, and you immediately apply it in the bathroom. The color applies perfectly, velvety, and inspires confidence. But the real test of longevity is yet to come.

The idea comes instantly. You find the guy in the living room watching football.

“Beautiful,” he smiles. —Thank you. And I bought a new lipstick. Can you help me test it? “And how?” he raises an eyebrow.

• It's very simple. Close your eyes.

He obediently closes his eyes. You begin the "test drive"—leaving a scattering of kisses on his cheeks, forehead, nose. He laughs, but his face turns into a map of perfect lipstick marks.

— Can I watch? -Can.

Seeing his reflection in the mirror, he bursts out laughing. "So, are you happy with your work?" you tease. "Looks like a vampire's victim with good taste," he retorts. "Tough!"

You examine the "work": not a single smudge, only clear imprints. On your lips, the color remains almost perfect.

“Do you know what this means?” you catch his eye. -What?

• This means that the lipstick is really cool.

And you were absolutely right.