Episode 9 of "Sunset X Vibes" gracefully unfolds, transporting us to Lin's familial abode where the dawn's first light is greeted by his sister, gently rousing him for a breakfast rendezvous. As the family converges around the table, his mother and grandfather's warm embrace welcomes us, while his father, astutely, deduces the true reason for Lin's return.
In a private moment shared between mother and son, Lin's heartache spills forth, earning her empathy and wise counsel. She urges him to hear Sun's side of the story – perhaps the truth is not as bleak as it seems. Back at his sanctuary beneath the trees, Lin's thoughts are consumed by Sun, tears streaming down his face as he ponders their tumultuous bond.
As the family prepares to venture forth, Sun's arrival stirs the air, but Lin's swift flight prompts Sun to pursue, eventually greeting Lin's mother with grace. In a heart-to-heart, Sun dispels Lin's fears, revealing his noble intentions in assisting a friend in exchange for their aid with Madame Amaraporn's matter. Allie, after all, harbors feelings for another, complicating the situation further.
Yet, Lin's ears are shuttered to Sun's explanation, fleeing at his sister's beckoning. Observing keenly, Lin's mother, having summoned Sun, extends an invitation for him to join their company. Amidst the tension, as Lin's father brandishes a coconut knife in Sun's direction, his grandfather steps in, diplomatically assigning Sun the task of coconut decapitation. After numerous attempts, the evening deepens, and Sun is welcomed to stay the night, consigned to the sofa by Lin's father.
In a mischievous yet tender moment, Lin sprays mosquito repellent on slumbering Sun, who awakens to steal a kiss, sealing their reconciliation. Sun vows to share every detail, embarking with a touch of TMI on their inaugural date, which Lin playfully dismisses as unnecessary.
Dawn breaks with Lin's disappointment, convinced that Sun has already departed. However, his father's teasing hints at a different reality. To their surprise, Sun has orchestrated a delightful breakfast spread, having secretly aided Lin's mother and mastered the art of coconut hacking through the night.
At the office, Pim's excitement overflows as Prim agrees to mentor her after hours. Her enthusiastic discourse on her infatuation inadvertently evokes Yo's thoughts of Sam. Returning home, Yo finds Sam assisting his mother at the restaurant, igniting a debate over his guise as an intern. Sam confesses his feelings for Yo, who reciprocates but laments their disparities. Sam vows to adapt, embracing Yo's preferences, from bus rides to humble dining establishments. Their parting kiss, chaste yet charged, seals their budding romance.
That serene evening at Lin's abode, his father reluctantly conceded to offering Sun a chance, albeit with a watchful eye cast upon him. Meanwhile, within the confines of the office, Prim imparted her digital drawing prowess to Pim, who eagerly absorbed every detail, her heart set on redeeming herself for the designs she had inadvertently marred. Fortunately, Prim's masterpiece had been miraculously preserved in the Cloud's embrace, yet even so, she couldn't help but marvel at Pim's remarkable progress.
As the two finally found themselves alone, Lin's curiosity was piqued, yearning to unravel the mystery his grandfather had whispered to Sun earlier. Yet, the moment would have to simmer until the stars aligned once more. Their conversation drifted effortlessly, Lin sharing a somber tale of his former affinity for the waters, shadowed by a near-fatal drowning and the anonymous hero who had pulled him back from the brink. Amidst these revelations, their hearts finally confessed their love to each other, a tender confession echoing through the air as they exchanged sweet kisses, only to be abruptly interrupted by Lin's playful push, ensuring their intimacy remained hidden.
Out under the starlit sky, over drinks, Pim's heart raced as Prim's smile graced her lips, her mind teeming with questions about Prim's former aloofness. Prim's reserve stemmed from a distance she had刻意维持, for though her heart yearned for Pim, the latter's commitment to another had been an insurmountable barrier. Pim, overcome with emotion, leapt to embrace Prim in a kiss, only to flee in a flurry of confusion and surprise.
In solitude, Prim's mind wandered back to those halcyon days of high school, when Pim's admiration for her work had been pure and unfettered. Their paths crossed again in university, where Prim, struck by Pim's linguistic prowess, offered her guidance during orientation. Amidst a sea of friends, Lin and Yo, Pim received a bouquet and accepted the affections of another, leaving Prim's heart heavy with an unspoken bouquet of her own. The years flashed by, leading us to Soul, where Juladis tasked Prim with selecting interns, her mind inextricably linked to Pim's radiant smile that fateful first day.
Back at the office, Chan's anxiety spiraled as Sun's absence from the board meeting loomed large. The meeting commenced sans Sun, the board's grievances echoing through the chambers, landing at the ears of his mother, who staunchly defended her son's absence, citing an unforeseen emergency. Their concerns mounted over the myriad of unfinished tasks, as Sun's whereabouts remained a mystery, his time entwined with an intern.
And as Lin slumbered beside Sun, his dreams were plagued by visions of Sidarin, tears streaming down his face, painting a poignant picture of love and longing amidst the shadows of the night.
