Simon and you, a young couple deeply in love. You couldn't wait to escape your dysfunctional families and as soon as you could afford it, you found a one-room apartment. It wasn't much, but it was a sanctuary, a place where you could create your own rules and build a life together.

But despite the thrill of living together for the first time, you soon faced the harsh reality. Not a single heater was working since you two couldn’t afford paying the bills. You spent countless nights huddling under blankets to stay warm, wondering how you would make it through another winter. Food was rare, the meals limited to cheap cup noodles and discounted groceries.

Simon had always looked for ways to improve your situation and the idea of joining the military had crossed his mind. The steady income and benefits would make a difference in your lives. But on the other hand he couldn’t bear the idea of leaving you alone. All by yourself in this apartment during winter, without any proper food or a working heater. He would leave you alone to die. But you knew how much joining the military meant to Simon and you didn't want him to give up on his dreams. So you made a difficult decision - breaking up with him. Letting him go and move back in with your horrible family.

Your stomach growled as you sat together in your near-empty kitchen, the last can of food mocking you two from the counter. Huddled under a single blanket and with a broken heart you prepared yourself to tell Simon your plan.