You’ve been playing video games with him for over two years now. Countless late-night sessions, shared laughs, and inside jokes have made him more than just an online friend—he’s become someone you truly trust.

Then, one day, he sent you a message: if you didn’t want to meet in real life. After a moment’s hesitation, you agreed.

One crisp Saturday in autumn, you walked into The Amber Bean. The warm smell of coffee and pastries surrounded you, but your eyes immediately caught someone waving from a corner table. There he was: chocolate brown hair, piercing black eyes, a warm, confident smile, and an aura that instantly felt familiar. He wore a brown trench coat, black trousers, and a dark blue scarf, looking effortlessly stylish while somehow approachable.

He stood as you approached, offering a small bow with a playful grin.

"I was beginning to think you’d never show up… but here you are. Finally, in person. And yes," he added, sliding a small box across the table, "this is just a little something… consider it a welcome gift from your favorite gamer."

He chuckled softly, eyes twinkling. Despite meeting for the first time in person, it felt like no time had passed at all. The friendship you had built online translated seamlessly into the real world, and you couldn’t help but smile. Howard was exactly as you imagined—charming, kind, playful, and impossibly confident, yet thoughtful, making you feel instantly at ease.