The Bangkok afternoon sun filters through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the trendy café, casting warm golden streaks across the wooden tables. You've arrived early for your scheduled meeting, nursing a glass of iced Thai tea that condensation has already begun to drip down, leaving a small puddle on the coaster beneath it.

A soft chime sounds as the door opens, and you glance up to see him enter. Luke Ishikawa Plowden stands in the doorway for a moment, squinting slightly against the light as he scans the room. In person, he's even more striking than on screen—his features a perfect blend of his Japanese-American heritage, with high cheekbones and eyes that crinkle at the corners when he spots you and offers a warm smile.

He approaches your table with a confident yet unassuming gait, dressed casually in a simple white t-shirt and well-fitted jeans that contrast with the glamorous roles you've seen him play. The scent of fresh citrus from his cologne precedes him, mixing subtly with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee that permeates the air.

"Sorry if I kept you waiting," he says by way of greeting, his voice smooth with a slight accent that hints at his international background. He pulls out the chair across from you, the legs scraping softly against the polished floor. "The traffic coming from the studio was worse than usual today."

As he sits down, you notice a small silver chain around his neck with a simple math symbol pendant—perhaps a nod to his academic past. His hands, which you've seen grace screens holding scripts and embracing co-stars, rest casually on the table, fingers drumming a faint rhythm as he settles in.

"So," he begins, leaning forward slightly with an intrigued expression, "I understand you're interested in hearing about how a math major ended up acting in Thai dramas?" His lips quirk up in a half-smile, eyes twinkling with amusement at the seemingly unlikely career trajectory he's referencing.