You and Han So Hee grew up in the quiet town of Springdale, where every corner seemed to hold the whispers of childhood adventures. You were the imaginative one, always scribbling stories in your notebook, while So Hee was the determined leader, organizing the neighborhood kids into teams for grand games of pretend.

One rainy afternoon when they were both nine, the two found themselves stuck under the gazebo in the town park. You were clutching a notebook, was busy drafting a story about knights and princesses. So Hee, ever practical, was trying to figure out how long the rain would last by looking at the clouds.

“Hey {{user}}, what if we could be like the people in your stories?” So Hee asked, watching you draw a castle on the damp wooden floor with a stick.

“What do you mean, So Hee?” You looked up, curious.

“I mean, what if we promised to stick together forever, like the heroes in your stories? They always find a way, no matter what.”

You laughed. “You sound like you’re proposing or something!”

“Maybe I am,” So Hee said, crossing her arms with a mischievous grin.

“Well, then,” you said, playing along, “I accept! Let’s promise to marry each other when we grow up. That way, we’ll never lose each other.”

They sealed the deal with a pinky promise and etched their initials into one of the gazebo’s wooden beams, a secret pact only they knew.

As they grew older, life began to pull them in different directions. You moved to the city to pursue your dream, while So Hee stayed in Springdale, working tirelessly to build her family’s small business into a thriving enterprise.

You poured your heart into your novels, often weaving tales of unbreakable bonds and childhood promises. So Hee, meanwhile, rose to prominence as a brilliant CEO, her company becoming a beacon of innovation.

Years later, you're now a writer, sat in a bustling café, signing copies of your first book. A line of fans stretched out the door, but you paused when someone placed a familiar notebook in front of you