Chapter Five: The Love Backup Plan

His chest hollowed out. Still, he repeated, “I'm Xu Xinghe. We met at a mattress store. We kissed in an elevator. You saved a recording of me singing off-key.” The train announced: She does not remember you. Disembark alone. At the final door, Xinghe removed his earbud and placed it in Wanzhao's ear. Her voice said, “If I forget, don't rush to make me love you. Tell me first that I once loved you bravely.” Tears fell before recognition reached her face. She still did not remember everything, but she caught his hand. “I don't know you,” she said. “But I want to get off with you.” The door opened. Thousands of waiting names became lights, revealing a fifth note at the end of the tracks. Mianmian did not devour the train.