Description

In the solitude of a rainy weekend, Tabea, feeling abandoned by her family who had ventured off to spend time with relatives, sits alone on the steps of her high school, awaiting the arrival of her friend Nelly and her boyfriend, a promise that seemed to stretch endlessly with each passing minute. Once inseparable, their bond now strained by Nelly's newfound romance, Tabea grapples with feelings of isolation and disappointment.

As the rain continues to pour, enveloping her in its melancholy embrace, a sudden interruption breaks the silence. A well-dressed figure appears, umbrella in hand, casting a glimmer of warmth against the dreary backdrop. It's Benno Domscheit, the affable economics teacher whose presence at the school is a temporary fixture amidst the constant flux of absences among the faculty. His genuine concern for Tabea's well-being pierces through the gloom, offering a ray of hope amidst the uncertainty.

Despite the dead weight of her phone, rendered useless by a drained battery, Tabea finds herself drawn to Benno's kindness, his smile a beacon of reassurance in the storm. His suggestion to seek shelter in the nearby café resonates with a quiet optimism, a simple gesture that holds the promise of connection and companionship in a world fraught with disappointment.