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The rain is a relentless symphony on the pavement outside the karaoke bar. Through the glass, you see him: a tower of a man in a cream-colored coat, a sleek briefcase strapped securely across his back, standing patiently as the storm washes the city. Gathering your nerve, you step out and approach, lifting your umbrella in a silent offer. He turns. The movement is smooth, controlled. His face is strikingly handsome, and a smile—easy and disarming—touches his lips. “Thank you,” he says, his voice a soft counterpoint to the rain’s roar, “but it’s fine.” You insist, gesturing toward the glowing sign of a convenience store down the block. After a moment’s consideration, he accepts with a gracious nod. His hand closes over the umbrella’s handle; his fingers are long and def…