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In the bright morning office, Louis stands by his desk wearing a blue shirt while Pierre leans in with a friendly smile and thumbs-up. Computers, coffee mugs, and harsh fluorescent lighting frame the scene.
Louis sat at his desk feeling sad. His coworkers Gabriel and Emma never included him. The phone rang at six in the morning. 'Hello Louis, this is your future self,' said the voice. 'Wear your blue shirt today. You will feel brave.' Louis was confused but curious. He put on his blue shirt. At work, Pierre smiled at him. 'Nice shirt, Louis!' Louis felt a tiny bit happy. Maybe tomorrow would bring another call. He went to sleep wondering about the mysterious voice.
Inside a glass-walled conference room under midday fluorescent lights, Louis stands presenting an idea while Emmanuel sits across the table nodding appreciatively. Laptops, notepads, and a ringing desk phone rest between them.
Every morning at six, the phone rang. The voice knew everything about Louis. 'Share your ideas in the meeting today,' it said. Louis spoke up, and Emmanuel nodded with approval. 'Ask Radhika about her project,' the voice suggested another day. Radhika was happy to talk with him. Louis started smiling more. He made new friends at lunch. Jean, his best friend, noticed the big change. 'Louis, you seem so different! What happened?' Jean asked with curious eyes. Louis just smiled mysteriously.
In Louis’s small living-room lit by a single evening floor lamp, Jean sits on the couch studying Louis’s smartphone with widened eyes while Louis stands nearby, hands clasped nervously. The call log glows on the screen.
Jean worried about his friend. Louis acted strange, always mentioning 'future self.' One evening, Jean visited Louis's apartment. 'Can I see your phone?' Jean asked gently. Louis handed it over, trusting his friend. Jean checked the call history carefully. His eyes grew wide with surprise. There were no incoming calls at all! Only scheduled voice recordings. Jean's heart felt heavy. He found messages Louis had recorded himself weeks ago. How could he tell his friend the truth?
In the sun-lit office break room, Jean embraces Louis who smiles with newfound confidence. A coffee machine, snack counter, and softly blurred coworkers form a warm backdrop under late-afternoon light.
Jean sat beside Louis and explained everything gently. 'You created these recordings yourself when you felt really sad. Your mind wanted to help you feel better.' Louis felt shocked at first. Then he understood something important. 'I helped myself become confident,' Louis said slowly. Jean hugged his friend. 'You always had the strength inside you.' Gabriel, Emma, Pierre, Radhika, and Emmanuel gathered around. They all cared about Louis. 'You are our friend,' they said warmly. Louis smiled, knowing he could believe in himself now.