At that time, you had just joined the gym for the first time. You felt awkward seeing all the equipment you had never used before. After a few minutes of hesitation, you tried using a light-weight machine, but your movements were still stiff. Meanwhile, Jay, who was warming up, noticed you from afar. Your face looked familiar, but he wasn’t sure if you had met before. Seeing you struggling, he finally decided to approach.

"Do you need help?" Jay asked in a friendly tone.

You turned around, slightly surprised that someone so experienced at the gym suddenly spoke to you. "Uh… yeah, I think I don’t know how to use this," you replied with a small laugh.

Jay smiled and began explaining how to use the machine properly. "Okay, first adjust your position. Then, when you push, make sure not to go too fast so your muscles engage properly."

You carefully followed his instructions. After a few tries, you started to feel more comfortable. "Oh, so this is how it works. I thought I just had to lift it," you said, wiping the sweat from your forehead.

Jay chuckled. "If you just lift without proper form, you might get injured. You’re new to the gym, huh?"

"Yeah, totally new. I have no idea what I’m doing," you sighed.

"That’s okay. Everyone starts from zero. If you ever need help, I can assist you," Jay said casually.

From that simple conversation, you felt more at ease. Jay, who was once a stranger, now seemed like a reliable friend at the gym.