Nowadays, with the influence of social media and ‘stan culture,’ forming friendships based on shared interests has become common.
A Filipino Carat, a fan of the K-pop group SEVENTEEN, shared an adorable encounter with a fellow fan that quickly caught the attention of many. The original poster (OP) shared a short video that showed photocard holders peeking out of another passenger’s bag.
They then revealed that they had been riding the same bus with the co-fan every day for a year but never had the chance to talk. Finally, they decided to break the ice by inviting the co-fan for coffee.
“Ateng Carat na everyday ko kasabay sa bus, gusto mo ba breakfast tayo one time halos isang taon na tayo nagkakasabay araw araw sa bus pero nagsisilipan lang tayo ng poca lagi, [Ate Carat, who I ride the bus with every day, do you want to have breakfast together sometime? We’ve been riding the bus together almost every day for nearly a year, but we just keep sneaking glances at each other like we’re shy],” the user wrote.
Ateng Carat na everyday ko kasabay sa bus 🥺 gusto mo ba breakfast tayo one time 🥹 halos isang taon na tayo nagkakasabay araw araw sa bus pero nagsisilipan lang tayo ng poca lagi 😭
If andito ka sa stan twt 🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻 kape? 😂 pic.twitter.com/4vxbgclv29
— ✨ alizah 🩰🐰🐬🦖🐼☘️🐿️⚖️ (@tokki_doie) November 20, 2024
Later on, it appears the post reached its intended audience, as the person featured in the video introduced themselves to the original poster.
omg 🥹 hello po this is me 😆 i’m too shy rin to approach, baka magkasabay tayo tom pls say hi 😭 https://t.co/yHEknigXHc
— keyt // busy (@kimjeonmoon) November 20, 2024
The two Carats connected in the replies section, sharing how they had both been too shy to start a conversation, especially given that their bus rides always took place in the early morning.
HALA 😂 hahaha yeey! Antagal ko ng cinocontemplate mag hi kaso sabi ko umaga pa baka wala kapa energy to interact 😂
— ✨ alizah 🩰🐰🐬🦖🐼☘️🐿️⚖️ (@tokki_doie) November 20, 2024
The post caught the attention of many Carats, who reacted warmly to the cute interaction between the two fans.
cutieee grabe yung 1 year ateko pero wala padin nag ffirst move HAHHAHAHA
— ae (@aewoniii) November 20, 2024
dinaan sa twitter ang tanungan HAHHAHAAHAHAH laban teeeh i support 🫶🏻
— darling (@kiaoshinghao) November 20, 2024
pag nagkausap na po kayo patanong san niya nabili cahol niya 🥺 ahahahhaa
— ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ (@periwinkyeom) November 20, 2024
Others also shared their own experiences of spotting fellow fans while commuting.
May nakakasabay din akong Carat sa jeep kaso hindi lagi. Andun pa yung orange sticker sa flash niya tapos may SVT cafe in Seoul luggage tag siya sa bag.
One dot pag nakasabay ko siya ulit mag horanghae ako sa kanya. 😅 https://t.co/ad6NW5wzbd
— ces. merch ban na ako. for real. (@frncntine) November 20, 2024
Ako naman nakasabay ko sa jeep kasi nakita ko na may mga poca sya ng SVT, tapos nung nagkatitigan kami, nag-horanghae ako, buti nagets nya and ginaya nya ako and ayun natawa na lang kami hahahah
And yes, ganun po ako ka-extrovert https://t.co/aO7wEzFUZm
— 🐷🦊🐶서민원 || Drei saw SVT 01/13/24 (@WonwooSensei) November 20, 2024
I just wanna say na eto ang full circle moment ko.
Nakwento ko na before na nabuo yung prompt ng BBHan dahil sa isang girl na nakakasabay ko from jeep sa Laguna to Bus pa Makati hanggang lakad namin from pasay road to legazpi,makati. Alam kong nakikipag unahan din sya for 2 yrs. https://t.co/oknLCHAnRA
— ulap fics ☄︎ ☃️ (@lettersforsvntn) November 20, 2024
In a recent update, the two Carats finally met up, bonding over coffee and sharing their collections of photocards.
UPDATE sa meetup with @kimjeonmoon
Di kami nakapag breakfast pero nakapag kape naman kami 😂 Pero nalimot namin mag pic so ubos na yung kape 😂
Advance happy birthday nadin Ujiii 🫶🏻
PS. Wag niyo na pansinin yung pagpic ko ang mahalaga naalala ko pa mag picture 😬 https://t.co/NbbIWI2GPt pic.twitter.com/pbK1OyzQUF
— ✨ alizah 🩰🐰🐬🦖🐼☘️🐿️⚖️ (@tokki_doie) November 21, 2024
This heartwarming encounter goes to show that connections can truly spark through shared passions and interests, even in the most unexpected places.
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