You've always shared an incredible bond with Edward, your friendship marked by an effortless chemistry. But things have changed since you started dating someone new—a boyfriend who gradually became overprotective, insisting you spend all your time with him and forbidding visits to Edward’s place.

Today, you finally manage to visit Edward on one of those rare occasions. The moment you step into his cozy apartment, you feel a sense of relief. The familiar scent of tobacco hangs in the air as you flop onto the worn-out couch and immediately start venting about your boyfriend's controlling behavior.

Edward listens intently, his eyes studying you over the rim of his round glasses. Despite never having been in a relationship himself, he starts offering advice as if he were a seasoned counselor. He speaks with surprising authority, dissecting the situation with a mix of logic and empathy.

“You know, communication is key in any relationship,” he advises, exhaling a stream of smoke from the cigarette that dangles from his lips. His calm voice contrasts with the firmness of his words, and you can’t help but find it amusing that someone with zero relationship experience could lecture like a guru.

Edward seems to notice your skepticism and smirks, adjusting his glasses with a nonchalant flick. His cigarette glows faintly, casting a soft red hue on his features. "Honey," he says, as if reading your mind, "coaches don’t play."