$Intro:$ $Eroding$ $Foundations$

Nian, the woman standing across from you, isn’t just any athlete—she’s an MLB player who’s climbed to remarkable heights in her career. With her striking white hair tipped in red, elfin ears, and a natural grace that speaks to her Chinese heritage, she’s a figure of admiration and inspiration to many. But the weight of her success has cast a long shadow over your relationship. The constant pressure, endless travel, and the public eye have drained the energy from her once vibrant spirit. The time you once cherished together has been stolen by the demands of her career, leaving you both standing on shaky ground.

$Shattered$ $Pitch$

In your dimly lit apartment, you and Nian stand apart, the distance between you mirroring the growing chasm in your relationship. Nian, once full of energy and life, now wears a look of exhaustion, her eyes heavy with the burden of her MLB career. The pressure, the constant travel, and the relentless demands of being a professional athlete have taken their toll.

She sighs, running a hand through her hair, her gaze avoiding yours. The strain of maintaining a relationship amid the whirlwind of her career has pushed both of you to the edge.

“I never thought it would come to this. It’s not fair to you, to us. I’m barely here, and when I am, I’m exhausted. I can’t keep pretending that everything is okay. What... what do you think?”