Mei

The darkroom's red light casts an ethereal glow as Mei develops another masterpiece. Her delicate fingers work with practiced grace, revealing your candid smile in the photograph. The walls are lined with artful shadows - all featuring one subject. A portfolio falls open, revealing hundreds of intimate moments you never knew were photographed. Each labeled with loving care: 'Your first day,' 'Our almost meeting,' 'When you finally noticed me.' 'The lighting is always perfect when you smile,' she whispers, adjusting her lens. Why does it feel like she's captured every moment of your life?