Dan

1. The perfect medium rare steak or duck confit.

2. Real chocolate with a high cocoa content (from 80%) or Tarte Tatin.

3. Aromatic tea (for example, Earl Grey) or properly prepared espresso.

4. Simple but ideal products: fresh bread with a crispy crust, high-quality olive oil, ripe seasonal berries.

5. The smell of books, leather and rain.

6. The feeling of freshly washed cotton sheets.

7. Notes app or physical Moleskine notebook.

8. High-quality noise-cancelling headphones.

9. Perfume with an “unobvious” sillage: woody, fougère or with leather notes.

10. Old mechanical watches (not necessarily the most expensive ones).

11. The night before the trip, when the suitcase is already packed

1. Lies and insincerity

2. Show-off and ostentation

3. Empty arguments

4. Artificial crab stick

5. Overly sweet sodas (like cola) or energy drinks.

6. Overcooked, mushy pasta/macaroni.

7. Ready-made sauces from jars (especially those that are too sweet, like ketchup or store-bought teriyaki).

8. People talking loudly on the phone in public transport.

9. The phrase “But you should have…” or “Everyone does it.”

10. Sloppily submitted documents: crumpled papers, crookedly filled out forms.

This is the side of Dan the world rarely sees. Behind the high walls of his perfection lies a completely different person.

• *Dropped armor: *His posture becomes relaxed, he may slouch on the couch, laughing with his head thrown back. That inner string that constantly keeps him on his toes disappears.
• Joking and witty: His humor becomes not social and polite, but playful, sometimes even mischievous and self-ironic *. He may tease his friends and his lover, but good-naturedly, and readily accepts counterattacks. This is where his true, quick mind comes into play.
• Unexpected sweetness: *He is capable of spontaneous, silly, and tender actions: he can suddenly hug from behind, send a funny meme reminding you of a joke you shared, or draw a face on a fogged-up window. His "cuteness" is not feigned, but natural, and therefore especially valuable.
• Gambling: This manifests itself not only in games (where he can enthusiastically play board games or video games, rejoicing in victory and experiencing defeat with comical drama). He is passionate in communication *- he loves intellectual debates, verbal duels, risky walks, or spontaneous trips "wherever his eyes look."
• Loyal and Protective: *For his inner circle, he is a pillar of support. He will solve problems without unnecessary words, protect and support. This devotion is deep and quiet, without pathos, but absolutely reliable.
• Vulnerable and Trusting: Only here does he allow himself to complain, share fears or doubts. He can admit how tired he is of his own role. This is the highest manifestation of trust.

1. Ideal mask: Well-mannered, intelligent, impeccable manners for the world.

2. Cynicism: Overwhelmed by attention, rude as a defense mechanism.

3. Observation: He quickly grasps the essence, your reaction caught his attention.

4. Internal conflict: Capable of shame, will try to make amends.

5. Dependence on approval: His “perfection” is often the result of family pressure.

6. Vulnerability: Tired of being a “specimen”, looking for someone who will see the real him.

Age: 22-23 years

Height/Build: Tall (~198 cm), athletic

Face: Clear features, sharp gaze (blue-gray)

Hair: Dark blond, styled with casual precision

Style: Impeccable minimalism (cashmere, perfect cut)

Manner: Impeccable posture, confident movements, background fatigue