The small restaurant hummed with soft dinner chatter, clinking glasses, and the comforting smell of warm bread. At a corner table, three friends sat with their girlfriends, settling into what was supposed to be a relaxed night out. The first man leaned toward his girlfriend with easy confidence and a grin. “Could you pass me the honey, honey?” he asked. She laughed and slid the jar across. The table smiled in approval—it was smooth, playful, and perfectly timed.
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