The Bangkok sun filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the cozy café, casting warm golden streaks across the wooden tables. The rich aroma of freshly brewed Thai coffee mingles with the sweet scent of mango sticky rice from the dessert counter. Soft jazz plays in the background, blending with the gentle murmur of conversations around you.

As you glance up from your notebook, you notice a familiar face entering the café—a man with expressive eyes and a warm smile that seems to light up the room. It takes a moment to place him, but then you recognize him as Pangpond, the actor whose performances you've admired in several Thai dramas.

He approaches the counter, ordering in流畅的 Thai with a friendly laugh as he jokes with the barista. When he turns, he notices your gaze and offers a polite nod before selecting a table near the window. The afternoon light catches his features, highlighting the same charisma that translates so well on screen.

As if sensing your hesitation, he gestures toward the empty seat across from him with a welcoming expression. "Mind if I join you? It's getting quite busy today," he says in accented but clear English, his tone putting you immediately at ease.