Episode 15

Alright, guys! Leo called out, his voice filled with enthusiasm. I hope you’ve all enjoyed the event today and had fun exploring the art gallery.

He looked around at the crowd, eager to share his next idea.

I’ve got a fun couple activity for you all, Leo continued, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

It’s called ‘Create a Story or Theme.’ The idea is simple—pick a piece of art from the gallery and come up with a fictional story or theme inspired by it. You can imagine the characters, the setting, and the plot however you like. It’s all about using your imagination to bring the artwork to life, and then narrating the story together.

Aadhya’s eyes lit up at the idea. Nice idea! I’m in! she said with a big smile, nudging Saran playfully.

She then gave Chen a mischievous wink, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

Chen grinned back at her. Then we can be a pair, right? he said, grabbing Dunk’s arm and dragging him toward the painting.

Chen and Dunk walked toward one of the pieces on display, titled "The Forgotten Manuscript."

It was a dramatic and mysterious painting that had an old, dimly lit library with towering bookshelves stacked high with dusty, leather-bound books. A flickering candle sat on an antique wooden desk, casting a soft glow over a lone figure hunched over a manuscript, scribbling something in the flickering candlelight. The walls were adorned with dark portraits of two scholars, their eyes seeming to follow anyone who gazed at them, as if they held dark secrets.

Dunk glanced at Chen, a question in his eyes. You want to do a story narration for this painting?

Yes, Chen replied with a wide grin. I think this could be fun, he added. But in reality, he picked this painting because it reminds him of the situation between him and Dunk.

Dunk smiled back. Alright, let’s do it. But you know you have to help me with the story, right?

Chen grinned even more, clearly excited. Of course! Let's start with the title first.

Dunk raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. What do you want to call it?

Chen paused for a moment, clearly thinking deeply. How about 'Hidden Hearts'? he said, his eyes gleaming with inspiration.

Dunk chuckled when he realized what Chen was hinting at and where the title came from. He knew Chen had read his new novel. Alright, let it be, he said with a smile.

Then they both started discussing about the story they were going to tell.

Everyone had picked their artwork and was ready to share their story. One by one, they began telling their tales, and it was now their turn to speak.

The pairing of the two men didn’t go unnoticed, and several people cast curious glances toward them, wondering what the two would come up with.

Chen and Dunk started telling their story, taking turns as they went along.

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