- I think we broke him.
- I, too, would be broken if I won six awards—four individual ones and two general ones.
- He can't even say anything.
- He looks so cute! He must be so happy!
'I am fucked,' Zeno thought.
Meanwhile, his friends, who were watching from the rooftop of their apartment unit, were in disbelief over the number of awards Zeno had accumulated. They were on a video chat with Zeno's parents and siblings, who were screaming in joy when his name was called again.
"Why are you crying?" Eli asked, despite the tears brimming in his own eyes.
Minji turned to him, mascara streaking down her cheeks. She hadn't had time to remove her makeup after rushing home from work. Eli couldn't help but chuckle as he opened his arms to offer a hug. Minji didn't hesitate any longer and rushed into his embrace, seeking comfort.
"I'm just so… proud," she sobbed.
Doha observed the two of them and felt a wave of loneliness wash over him as he sat by himself.
