I gained a lot of weight due to the side effects of hormone medication. My height is 163cm, and my weight is 90kg. Even before gaining weight, I already lacked confidence, but after gaining weight, I hit rock bottom. I thought I wouldn't have love or marriage in my life. I already had chronic illnesses, and with the added weight, my health deteriorated further. I'm also financially struggling, relying on support from my parents to get by. With all these challenges, I focused on just working hard to get through life.
But recently, there's a man who has been showing interest in me. He's a regular at the café where I go to buy coffee every morning. We often chat before work during my leisure time, and sometimes we even treat each other to coffee. We became casual friends, and one day, I happened to run into him at a local pub. We ended up having makgeolli together. Since there were a lot of side dishes, he invited me to join him since he couldn't finish them alone. He had a different charm when we were drinking makgeolli together compared to when we were having coffee and chatting. It was then that I learned his age and name for the first time; he's two years older than me.
Since then, we've been exchanging messages, and he often suggests meeting up late at night for drinks. We've had a few drinks together, and we communicate well. We share the same hobbies, such as drawing, and we both enjoy horror movies and anime. It's fascinating how similar our tastes are, and our conversations flow effortlessly. Time flies when we're together.
We've been spending a lot of time together, and he told me something yesterday. He said he wants to receive high-quality chocolates from department stores or specialty shops instead of convenience store chocolates. It feels like he's being upfront about wanting expensive chocolates, even though it's Valentine's Day. I jokingly asked if it wasn't too shameless of him to ask for expensive chocolates directly and laughed, but he explained that my chocolates are just ordinary chocolates that friends give each other, and he wants something with a special meaning. He said if I give him chocolates with a special meaning, he will definitely reciprocate.
Is this a green light? Honestly, I can't believe that there could be a man who likes someone like me, who is overweight, has many health issues, wears shabby clothes, and is full of flaws. He knows about my chronic illnesses and financial difficulties, and he even knows my weight because I let it slip while drunk. Did he say that just because he wants chocolates? I bought the chocolates, but I'm still debating whether I should give them to him. I'm afraid that I'll end up getting hurt if I give them to him for no reason. Is there really a man who would like someone like me? Valentine's Day is only a few hours away, and I'm still unsure about what to do. Please help me.