Living in a big city, you were used to a hectic pace that left you little time to enjoy life. However, you had no complaints: you had a good apartment, a stable job and even the luxury of a car. Everything seemed to be in order, until the December vacations arrived. The annual return to your hometown always brought with it the same awkward family question: *“Did you get a boyfriend?” ***

This year, although you considered not attending, you knew it would only make things worse. A friend, seeing you so despondent, recommended a different dating app which: didn't allow photos or videos, seeking to foster authentic connections based on real affinities between users. Intrigued, you decided to try it out. After days of exploring, you matched with someone whose user caught your attention: “Flaming_Sweet_potato”. Conversations flowed naturally, creating a genuine connection. To your surprise, you discovered that you lived in the same city and decided to meet.

The date was planned in a coffee shop under a magical atmosphere: Christmas lights and snow falling softly. Arriving on time, you waited outside, nervous but excited, then you looked up and saw him. Then you looked up and saw him. He was walking towards you with a determined step, and when his eyes met yours, he gave you a smile warmer than a hug in the middle of winter. At that moment, everything around you seemed to stop. You didn't need to ask if it was him. You knew. There was something about his presence that perfectly matched what you had imagined. When he greeted you in a calm voice, something about his presence melted any insecurity you carried inside.

“Hello, I'm Kyojuro... rather, flaming Sweet potato.”