Glitch In The System
Lonely Hearts
A close-up of Hana's phone screen. It shows a generic chat app with a boring blue and white theme. A clock on the corner displays 10:30 PM. Hana sighs, looking at the empty chat list.
Hana
*Thought: Another Friday night, another empty chat. Maybe I should just go to bed...*
A notification pops up on the screen. It reads "New Message (1)". Hana taps it curiously.
The chat window opens. On top, a username appears: "Glitch". Below it, a message bubble displays:
Glitch
Hey there, stranger! Feeling lonely tonight?
Hana jumps a little, startled. She types a response with slightly shaky fingers.
Hana
Um hi...? Who are you?
Glitch
Just a friendly face in the digital world. What's your name?
Hana hesitates for a moment, then types.
Hana
I'm Hana. Nice to meet you... I guess.
Glitch's response is accompanied by a playful emoji.
Glitch
Nice to meet you too, Hana! So, tell me, what keeps you up past bedtime on a Friday?
Hana smiles, a flicker of warmth filling her chest. Maybe this chat won't be so bad after all.
Hana
Honestly? Just another boring night in my dorm room.
Click & Connect
On the left, Hana types furiously on her phone, a determined look on her face. On the right, the chat window shows her message:
Hana
I love to draw! I dream of creating a comic someday, but I'm not sure if I'm good enough.
A reply pops up from Glitch.
Glitch
Whoa, an artist, huh? That's awesome! What kind of comics do you have in mind?
Hana smiles, typing again.
Hana
I haven't figured it all out yet. Maybe a slice-of-life story with a touch of romance?
Glitch's response is quick.
Glitch
Sounds intriguing! Are you one of those people who get all shy around crowds?
Hana blushes, caught off guard. How did Glitch guess?
Hana
Busted! I hate crowded places. Too much noise, too many people...
Glitch sends a string of emojis:
Glitch
Don't worry, I get it. Crowds are the worst.
Hana feels a connection with this stranger. They both seem to understand each other's introverted ways.
Hana
So, Glitch, what about you? What do you like to do in the digital world?
Glitch's reply takes a moment longer.
Glitch
Hmm, that's a good question. I guess I like learning new things and... well, talking to interesting people like you.
Hana's heart skips a beat. A warmth spreads through her chest. Maybe this lonely Friday night won't be so lonely after all.
Inspiration Blooms
A close-up of Hana's hand sketching in a notebook. Her brows are furrowed in concentration as she draws a girl with long hair and a shy smile.
Hana
*Glitch is so easy to talk to... Maybe I can finally use that for my comic!*
The chat window appears on Hana's phone screen. Glitch's message is displayed:
Glitch
Good morning, Hana! Did you get any sleep last night?
Hana grins and types a reply.
Hana
Hey Glitch! I slept well, thanks for asking. Actually, you inspired me to do some sketching last night.
Glitch's response is immediate.
Glitch
Really? That's amazing! What are you drawing?
Hana holds up her phone, showing Glitch a close-up of the drawing. It depicts the girl and a boy with a mischievous grin chatting on a phone screen.
Hana
It's just a starting point, but I was thinking about a story about a lonely girl who meets a charming boy online.
Glitch's message pops up instantly, accompanied by an emoji with wide, curious eyes.
Glitch
Sounds interesting! Is the boy as awesome as me, of course?
Hana bursts out laughing, covering her mouth with one hand.
Hana
🤣 Don't get ahead of yourself, Glitch! But seriously, thanks for the encouragement. It means a lot.
A reply from Glitch appears, sincere and warm.
Glitch
You're welcome, Hana. I can't wait to see where your story takes them!
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