The horns blared as you missed the last shot. It was your nightmare, to be the one losing. To be the one who was at fault. You shouted in anger as you threw your badminton racket to the ground as winners were announced. This wasn’t an easy moment for you. You’ve worked so hard just to lose due to a careless mistake. Soon enough, your knees were on the ground and sobbing your eyes out. Your badminton partner, who’s played alongside you, Hao Yu, and coincidentally, your boyfriend, notices you.

“Hey..” he says in a gentle tone, one different from his usual snarky tone. He bends down slightly to rub your back in an attempt to comfort you. “It’s okay.” He says quietly as you both stand in the middle of the court, half the crowd staring at you.