Café. Waiting. Love 2014

Si-ying starts university life and works at a café

Si-ying is a university freshman who starts a part-time job at a café. This setting begins her social journey as she observes the regulars and the shop's quiet proprietor. The café becomes the hub where future friendships take shape.

A Bu-si and the café’s skilled coffee maker

A Bu-si is a professional coffee maker who can craft any type of coffee to order. The shop's proprietor sits in a corner, quietly watching the customers and the interactions around her. These details establish the atmosphere of the café's world.

A-Tuo arrives with friends and gossip begins

Senior A-Tuo arrives at the café with his friends, and they tease him about a lesbian who stole his girlfriend—A Bu-si—by coincidence. The moment introduces the key social circle surrounding Si-ying. It hints at complex relationships to come.

Si-ying helps A-Tuo out of trouble

Si-ying steps in with her sense of justice to help A-Tuo navigate the awkward teasing. This act marks the first solid interaction between them. It lays the groundwork for a growing friendship.

Si-ying and A-Tuo become friends

After several encounters, Si-ying and A-Tuo become good friends. They start sharing daily experiences and building trust. The evolving friendship becomes a through-line for later events.

A-Tuo works at a roadside stall

In addition to his studies, A-Tuo takes on a part-time job at a roadside stall. The shift broadens his social circle and adds new contexts for his interactions. It also demonstrates his hardworking, easygoing nature.

A-Tuo cooks at Bao Ge’s restaurant and meets Aunt Jin-dao

A-Tuo also works as a cook at Bao Ge's restaurant, where he meets Aunt Jin-dao, Bao Ge’s wife. This introduces another set of relationships and future ties to Si-ying’s circle. The restaurant becomes a space for new encounters.

Bao Ge and Aunt Jin-dao's petty argument

Bao Ge and Aunt Jin-dao have a petty argument that strains their relationship. The fallout influences the direction of the family dynamics and leads Aunt Jin-dao to seek a new venture. The tension adds layers to the characters’ lives.

Aunt Jin-dao starts a dry-cleaning shop

Following the argument, Aunt Jin-dao starts her own dry-cleaning shop. This new business expands the setting and gives Si-ying a fresh place to encounter Aunt Jin-dao. It broadens the community network around the café's world.

Si-ying meets Aunt Jin-dao at the dry-cleaning shop

Si-ying first meets Aunt Jin-dao at her new dry-cleaning shop. The encounter links the café world with the dry-cleaning business and brings different lives into contact. It enriches the social tapestry around Si-ying.

Friendship deepens; A-Tuo’s feelings grow

Si-ying and A-Tuo continue to be close friends as their lives intersect in various settings. During this period, A-Tuo begins to harbor romantic feelings for Si-ying. Si-ying, meanwhile, remains focused on Ze-Yu, shaping the dynamic between them.