The initial efforts that we put in to win a person's heart at the initial stage of a love relationship appears to be reduced over period of time. That's due to increased responsibilities and excess stress. What people think is that the efforts put in are like Mirage which fades out as we progress further. Rather, it's like camouflaging when there's threat. Once the threat neutralizes or subsides, things are clearly visible...

#685

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Giri and Swapna had gone to Miniso store to get a gift for Swapna's roommate...

Giri was new to Miniso whereas Swapna visited there few times.

Both went to the plush toy section. There was a full size mirror next to that section. She was standing in front of the mirror and admiring the plush toys...

Swapna: Giri... This blue penguin is so pretty. We can gift this to Mohana. So pleasing and cute. What's the price of this ??
Giri: (who was zoned out initially due to Miniso's ambience) Penguin ah ?? That's a mirror Swapna...

Then the sales person came and saw the price tag and mentioned the price.

Giri, later realised that she was asking about the plush toy...

Salesperson: (smiling) That's a good one Sir...

On hearing this, Giri and Swapna, both blushed...

#684

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Govind came to Gopika's cubicle to review the test plan doc that Gopika has prepared.

He could've done it offline or thru call. He believed that F2F discussion during review would open up a new perspective for her & the doubts if so, can be effectively clarified.

He got a Teams call in b/w & so, rushed to his cubicle, got his laptop. They both worked in Gopika's cubicle.

After sometime, Govind's laptop went into battery saver mode.

He asked for Gopika's laptop charger & used it. He reviewed for 1hr & after that he had a 30 mins call.

It was around 8 p.m. & Gopika left for the day. After his call, he saw a sticky note in Gopika's cubicle wall. The note read, "Didn't wanna disturb u amidst the call. I'll get my charger from u tomorrow Sir. Have a nice evening."

It was after reading the note, he realised that she left her charger there. He turned the adapter & saw. There was a sticker with the text written, "GOPIKA". Due to smudge, the text was partially visible. Govind looked around in the ODC once. Everyone had already left.

He took a CD marker from his drawer & rewrote the sticker as "GOPIKA :)" He also ensured that there were no ink smudges.

#683

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Gopika's performance of accidental mixing Maha Ganapathim and Jagadanandhakaraka has become viral in the Instagram...

Govind's perspective with unknown Carnatic music knowledge was an eye opener for the other Carnatic music enthusiasts... i.e. singing a charanam and pallavi of two different songs which are from the same raga...

While the song became viral in Instagram, the fever in Gopika's body as well became viral. She was on leave for a week.

During the break at the cafeteria...

Siddharth: Govind bro... Gopika has sung well in the event. No wonder she's infected with viral fever. It's the evil eye bro...
Govind: Yeah... That's true... It's the evil eye. BTW, she sung really well... It was soulful singing. I was there at the event as well.
Siddharth: Oh... Then, you're the culprit... You had casted an evil eye on her...
Govind: What ?? Kuch bhi ?? I have not done that... I'm happy with her singing and not jealous...
Siddharth: I was just pulling your leg as usual... Chill ...

Govind's mind voice was like, "She's the apple of my eye. How can I cast an evil eye ???"

#682

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It was Gopika's birthday. Apart from the art supplies, Govind had given a greeting card as well.

While Gopika was opening the greeting card, Siddharth noticed that and asked what it is.

Gopika opened the greeting card. Apart from the printed quotes related to the birthday, he saw a handwritten note in a bit illegible manner. She managed to read it. The note read,
"Happy Birthday Gopika :) Wishing you happiness and good health in the years to come...
-Govind"

Siddharth: (on seeing the note) Govind's handwriting is this bad ah ?? Not able to make out what's written.
Gopika: I don't think so. I know Govind Sir's handwriting. He used to write in my note while we discuss some topics

She opened her notebook and showed it to Siddharth.

Siddharth: (a bit confused) If this isn't his handwriting, then who wrote this ??
Gopika: I think, he has written this note in his left hand
Siddharth: Oh ... How are you saying this ??
Gopika: I could see blue ink smudges at the text to the left side of the paper. This happens only when you write in left hand. This is the problem, we lefties face.

After a moment, Siddharth and Gopika were amazed at Govind's gesture...

#681

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Gopika was working on adding the datasheet details in the design calculation document. She was using Alt + Tab to do that. Govind crossed Gopika's cubicle and saw this.

Govind: Gopika... You can sit at my cubicle and use the secondary monitor. For these types of activities, using a secondary monitor is effective... I need to go the conference room for a client call..
Gopika: It's fine Sir... I'll manage this in my machine...
Govind: It'll be a good opportunity for you to learn to use the secondary monitor... Give it a try. If you're uncomfortable, leave it.
Gopika: Sure then. I'll try this once Sir...

Govind came back to his cubicle after completion of client call.

He has not seen his decorated cubicle (with quotes and Pokemon action figure) with someone sitting and working.

It was indeed a different perspective.

#680

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It was the same day when Gopika wore a peacock colour kurti with light blue jean...

Siddharth: Govind Bro... Today, Gopika's attire looks different and good na ??
Govind: Yes man. From her usual attire, it's different...
Siddharth: Did you compliment her attire ??
Govind: No. No. Not sure if she'll take it in the right sense
Siddharth: Come on Govind... Don't say some excuses... Speak up man...
Govind: Nothing of that sort. I'm speaking normally na...
Siddharth: Then compliment her attire na...
Govind: (with a sarcastic smile) If I'm supposed to compliment her attire, I would do it daily and I don't know, how she'll perceive that...

And now, Siddharth understood Govind's POV...

#679

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The team was having a group discussion related to BLDC motors.

Govind was explaining the concepts in air. After sometime, Gopika couldn't able to process.

Gopika: Sir... If you don't mind, can you explain the concept through drawings in a note ?? It'll be helpful for me to understand
Govind: Sure, Gopika. Effective... Give me your note.
Gopika: Take my note Sir...
Govind: (looking for pen in his pocket) Oh My GOD. I left my pen at home. Can you give me your pen Gopika ??
Gopika: Sure sure... No probs Sir...

She handed the pen to him with her left hand...

During the evening break,

Siddharth: Bro... When I gave you the water bottle, you asked me to give it in my right hand. Now, what happened to your principles ??
Govind: (smiling) It's not applicable for lefties... For her, the left hand is the dominant one. It's just her reflex. She can't help it...
Siddharth: (murmuring) Ha ha... I know, it's not the dominant left hand. Rather, it's the dominant left hander...

#678

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Just because a majority of people stereotype a certain aspect or practice, it doesn't mean that it's the right thing. It may or may not be a right thing. The individual preconceived notion, which when not rationally analysed, leads to a stereotypical mindset and upon an informal conversation in the group, becomes a widespread propaganda. In that aspect , platonic love is absolutely not an exception...

#677

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Exemplary talent without recognition and appreciation over a period of time will start to make us feel down. Apart from self confidence, if our loved ones motivate us, even if it's irrational, we'll keep going with the flow. When the ones who motivated us once start pin pointing our unachieved recognition, we start to lose it. All the consoling that's been done all these days, loses it's effect. The resulting impact would be so uncontrollable if the pin pointing is due to peer pressure and the destruction begins...

#676

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