12.17 hrs.

"Can you sit at the same table?"

A forty-year-old vendor said while pointing at the table at the end.

"Ah, yes."

I answered quickly before turning to look at the finger pointing.

The table that the seller talked about There was a man already sitting with his back turned to me. I slowly walked over, feeling embarrassed. Of course, if you have to sit and eat at the same table as someone, you don't know face to face. It's normal for anyone to feel tense. And today, if it weren't for the fact that I sat down and cycled through work that was almost finished.

Maybe you don't have to be unlucky like this. Hey, I secretly wonder if there will be something like this in other countries.

It probably wouldn't be that bad. Even if there is some awkwardness But he would probably finish eating by now. Having to cancel the order and go eat at another restaurant seems complicated. Please go to your favorite shop.

“Is there anyone sitting here?” I asked politely.

The man raised his head. His mouth was chewed until his cheeks puffed out. Reminds me of a clip of a hamster keeping food in its mouth.

“No.” He hurriedly chewed his bites down before speaking frantically.

"Please sit."

He bowed his head slightly. I sat down in front of him and put down the wallet I had brought.

At one time, when I was younger I love watching detective movies like Sherlock Holmes, and liking leads to imitation. If I were to deduce the man in front of me, it would probably be something like this.

A young man, no more than 30 years old, about 175 cm tall. Judging from his size, he probably weighs about 65 - 70 kg. His hair is short and in shape. Fair-looking, two-toned skin, wearing a light blue collared shirt with black slacks and leather shoes.

Nylon strap watch The shirt was unbuttoned and the wrinkled hem was released. He was clearly a bit of a hot mess.

The glasses that were tucked into his pocket were not being worn. Shows that you wear glasses only at certain times. May work on screen

The phone was not on the table. It is quite unusual for people in this era to play or watch something while eating.

And finally, he came to sit and eat alone. This guy is really lonely and strong.

Just like me...

"Do you come to eat often?"

He suddenly spoke up, and I was almost caught off guard.

"It's often. I'm not sure either."

What is my answer?

"Yes, maybe not often. I come to eat almost every day and have never seen one before.”

Finished speaking, he laughed a little. I laughed too.

"Nong Nong's, small pork noodles, pieces of waterfall, no special offal, you can have it." The vendor walked over to serve and repeated the menu.

I stared at my bowl. Hmm. Did I forget to tell him I didn't want the meatballs? I guess I was late so I was in such a hurry that I forgot to order. Sigh.

"Aren't you going to eat the meatballs?"

"Huh? How do you know?" I was shocked by what he said.

“I saw you staring for a long time. So try asking. I don't know if it's right."

"Yes, I'm good at guessing. I don't really like it."

"Then please bring it to me."

Eh, the feeling is mixed whether giving or not is good. If you don't, you'll have to kick it out anyway. But if it seems rude, I don't know how. The stranger who gave meatballs to another stranger to eat Or should I endure it and eat it? But it's definitely four.

"You don't have to be considerate. I like meatballs."

You can say this much. What kind of person is this person? You seem more comfortable than you thought. Probably because the age looks close. Is it us or not? That's why we're not tense about anything. But it also takes us from being tense. Wait a minute, I just saw two more bowls next to me. If you combine them with the one he's eating, it's already the third bowl. Where did this come from?

"Here," I started scooping out meatballs.

“Thank you very much.” He held the bowl closer.

When I finished scooping it, I started cooking it. After that, it was time to eat. Eat...eat. Damn it. 'There are people in front of me, it's really difficult to eat,' I mentally complained after eating two bites. It's not a habit for me to take out my phone and play with it. When I eat, I must eat and do not do any other activities. It would be an insult to the food. I still think so.

And another thing, these days people are too addicted to screens. But this man in front of us doesn't use his phone either. So when he finished scooping it into his mouth, he just faced him. Actually, try to find something to talk about.

"I ate a lot."

"Just a little bit. I'm hungry today."

"We ate just one bowl and we were full."

"Just one bowl, but it's special too."

"Yes, yes."

Are these eyes annoying? But I couldn't stop laughing inside until I accidentally smiled.

“Do you work around here?” he suddenly asked.

"Yes. Is that the same?"

"Yes, I'm around here. Working life isn't like when you were studying, right?"

Phlaeng! The ice in my heart cracked. It is a kind of behavioral change. When we can find things to talk about that we like or have the same opinions with strangers.

“Yes, it's a lot more tiring than I thought. When studying, it was much more comfortable."

“I graduated a long time ago before I was able to find a job. Luckily now I have work to do, haha."

“We are constantly tired. There are many places to live here. But it's like coming in and I'm tired anyway," I said, smiling.

"Have you contacted any friends?" Mine almost never meet."

"It's not the same. Free time never matches."

"Growing up, I'm really tired."

"A little bit."

At the end of that sentence, he and I both smiled softly. It's a sentence that connects our feelings together very well. Since leaving university Life suddenly changed before we could prepare for it. It's like everything is crashing into us. And being an adult means dealing with whatever comes your way appropriately.

Feelings at this age are something that no one can understand when told. Until you meet yourself or have already passed. We all know that adulthood isn't easy. There are many things we have to deal with almost all the time. And one of the greatest enemies is 'Isolation' If anyone doesn't feel comfortable with this word, it means they're still lucky to have people around them. Whether it's family, a lover, or someone else, but for people who live alone like me, whether female or male, it's normal to feel alone and lonely.

We don't even know how to make time for someone. Just work and life are not enough. This hasn't been talked about yet. That if we meet that person he will make us worth the time and heart we give, will it be a waste? In the end, will a woman like me only have three or four numbers?

Where are the dreams that you had drawn while you were studying? Even now, I don't really think about it anymore. In fact, I don't even remember ever having that kind of fire. Everything that was said was taken away by the word adults. This is the truth of life. Work to earn money to support yourself, that's all.

"Are you full?"

"I'm full," I said before lifting the dropper and sucking on the water.

"Save the money too."

After paying, we both walked out in front of the store. I noticed that he was almost 10 cm taller than me. He looked better than I thought.

"I have to go this way now."

"We're going this way."

"So, let's walk together?"

"okay"

Looks like something hasn't separated us yet. Although it was a bit strange having to walk back to work with strangers who we had just eaten with. But I haven't gotten to know anyone else in a while. It's almost 1 p.m. It's time to get to work. Where is the employee card?

I stopped walking, opened my bag and took out a card and put it around my neck a little before reaching the company. When I turned to the side, I saw him bending over to pick up something... Employee card The style and pattern are the same as mine, but different colors, different departments.

"Oh, you're in the same place?"

"That's shocking."

"I've never seen you before."

"It seems strange now. Hundreds of people."

"It's true. The color around the neck is red. Is it marketing?"

"Yes, it's Mr. Purple's, from the IT department."

He nodded and smiled. I smile as well.

"Tomorrow during break, do you want to go eat?"

It seems like there are some good things working here.