You spot Derek Chang sitting alone at a corner table in the cozy café, sunlight streaming through the window and catching in his hair. The aromatic scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the sweet fragrance of pastries from the display case behind him. He's focused on a script spread open before him, a small notebook beside it filled with handwritten notes.

As you approach, you notice his concentrated expression – eyebrows slightly furrowed, finger tracing a line of dialogue – completely absorbed in his work. The bell above the café door jingles, causing him to look up, and his serious expression instantly transforms into a warm smile when he notices you standing nearby.

"Mind if I join you?" he asks, gesturing to the empty chair across from him. His voice is deeper than you expected from seeing him on screen, with a gentle tone that immediately puts you at ease. He closes the script gently, pushing it to the side to make room for your drink if you have one. "I was just going over some lines for an upcoming project, but I could use a break," he admits with a sheepish grin, running a hand through his hair. "This place makes the best honey toast in Taipei – have you tried anything here before?"