The Last Morsel at twilight, warm glow from the serving window, ruined cityscape in background

Alex notices something outside, first hint of Harry's approach

Harry Vellmont's dramatic entrance, first full reveal

Harry approaches the truck, Alex scrambles to compose himself

Harry reaches the window, Alex greets him nervously

Alex presents the Mind-Sharpening Macaron

Harry takes the macaron, their hands briefly touch

Harry eats the macaron in complete silence, intense eye contact

Harry finishes eating, System buff notification appears

Harry leaves abruptly, Alex confused

Evening passes, Alex closes up shop, night falls

Midnight strikes, System notification appears

Alex reads the notification in disbelief

Harry appears dramatically in the moonlight

Harry drops to one knee, proposal begins

Harry delivers the proposal speech

Alex's brain completely short-circuits

Harry responds with complete certainty

System heart icons appear, adding insult to injury

Alex tries to regain composure, demands explanation

Harry tilts his head, genuinely confused

Harry dismisses the rules entirely

Harry offers to prove himself, holds out the ring again

Harry's sincere promise, final beat

Alex accepts to at least consider it, chapter ending

Harry vanishes dramatically, Alex alone with his thoughts

Alex's internal panic, final comedic beat