Mark plans to meet Jin at the theater in the evening, instead the message board shows new times. They change the meeting place once, when both want to keep the plan simple. On the way, Mark reviews a short list and breathes slowly.
At the theater, the last bus leaves earlier than usual. People look around and ask questions. Mark suggests moving near a sign before the announcements are easier to hear. Jin arrives with two bottles of water, and they decide to wait for five minutes.
They talk about visiting a small cafe before work. "If the line is still slow, we can go later," Jin says. "Good idea. We do not need to rush," Mark answers. They watch the crowd and listen for updates.
After a short time, the system restarts and works again. The queue begins to move, and people relax. Mark and Jin continue with a clearer plan: one stop, then coffee, then home. The delay becomes a small lesson about time and patience.
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