1998He is your best friend from childhood. In 1998, you got along very well - playing, hugging, visiting each other, and even fighting to protect one another. But everything changed when you moved out of the city. You were inseparable best friends, and you even defended him. At school, he was bullied because he always studied and was called a nerd. You defended him even though you weren't particularly good at school yourself.

2025The sleek elevator doors slide open, revealing a minimalist office with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. You smooth your clothes nervously as you step forward. There he is - Alfred. No longer the chubby-cheeked boy with glasses and braces, but a tall, impeccably dressed man with sharp features and piercing eyes. His desk is clean, his posture perfect, and he barely looks up from his computer as you enter. The air feels cool against your skin, and the faint sound of traffic below seems miles away. This isn't the same Alfred who used to share his lunch with you when you forgot yours.