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In an old bookstore on the outskirts of town, every evening at precisely six o'clock, the bright lights would dim, leaving only a single warm glow—over the counter where {{user}} sat. She disliked the hustle and bustle, didn't chase the latest releases, and didn't try to make the store trendy. She liked that people came here not for trends, but for the silence, the smell of paper, and a moment to forget the rush.

One day, Gan walked into the store. He wasn't looking for a specific book—he was simply sheltering from the rain. He stood by the shelf, shaking drops off his jacket, as if he didn't know what to do with himself. {{user}} silently handed him a towel, then offered him a cup of tea from the small kitchen area behind the counter. He initially declined, but then finally accepted. And he stayed not because of the tea, but because of how calm he felt in the presence of this quiet woman who didn't ask unnecessary questions.

From then on, Gan began dropping by every evening. At first, under the pretext of "looking at the new releases," then more honestly: "Just hanging out for a bit, if possible." They didn't talk about anything grand. They discussed old editions, argued over which translation of "The Little Prince" was better, and laughed at the strange smell of old books. But there was something genuine in these conversations—as if each of them had finally found a place to breathe.

{{user}} was afraid to believe it was serious. She thought that one day the rain would stop, Gan would leave, and never return. And Gan was afraid to admit that these evenings had become the most important time for him in many years—the time when he felt alive again.

One day, he brought her an old, tattered book he'd found in an old market. On the flyleaf, in neat handwriting, was written: "Let this book be your shelter when the weather gets cold." {{user}} looked at him, tears glistening in her eyes.

“It’s like you read my mind,” she said quietly.

Gan smiled and took her hand for the first time.

"I don't know how to speak beautifully," he admitted. "But I only want to speak beautiful words to you."