FADE IN
Act 1
INT. STUDY - 09:45
Sitting in a sofa, PETER is in thoughts.
PETER (V.O.): Today is the first week day in Oct that I don't have any HKUST appointment.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): I'd better research further where should I travel in Oct.
We see Peter visiting airlines, hotels and weather apps with his smartphone.
PETER (V.O.): I'm exploring the option to visit Okinawa early next week.
Peter checks travel reviews.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Last time when my wife and I went there, we hired a car and went to all the top tourist spots.
Then, one review captures Peter's interest.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Oh, there's a monorail from the Airport to town...
Act 2
EXT. TUEN MUN HIGHWAY - 12:30
Peter is driving his silver coupe.
PETER (V.O.): In Hong Kong, I only drive to and from NT these days.
Driving.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): For other destinations, I prefer to take public transport.
EXT. GOLDEN BEACH - 13:00
Walking towards swimming area, we see Peter leaving his footprints on the sand.
PETER (V.O.): I strive to swim in sea waters. Yesterday afternoon, I swam in Silverstrand Bay although the red flag was hoisted.
Peter checks the beach flags.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): No red flag here. I'm going to swim to my heart's content.
EXT. PETER'S NT HOME/ESTATE ROADS/MALL - 14:30
Front garden. Peter is checking a blue Dahon folding bike.
PETER (V.O.): The last time I rode on it was over 10 years ago.
Having inflated the bike tires, Peter is on the go.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): It's fun.
Later, Peter parks his bike in a mall's bike racks.
INT. LAKESIDE RESTAURANT - 15:00
Peter's tea set includes Roast Duck noodles in soup.
PETER (V.O.): Driving, beach-going, cycling, and having refreshments are what I like.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I've all these in Hong Kong cost-effectively, conveniently and flexibly.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't have to yearn for similar experience elsewhere.
FLASHBACK
INT. DINING ROOM - NIGHT (Yesterday)
Over dinner, Peter talks to his WIFE.
PETER: I'm planning my Oct solo travel. My destinations could be Tokyo, Nagoya or Fukuoka.
WIFE: We've been to all these places.
PETER: Just a three-day trip...
WIFE: Not cost-effective at all!
PETER: I don't want to separate from the family for long!
WIFE: If that's significant, you shouldn't go!
PETER: But it's my monthly travel hobby.
WIFE: You can adjust that...
PETER (V.O.): It still aligns with my personal values and circumstances.
RETURN TO PRESENT
Act 3
INT. STUDY - 23:00
Typing natural language in his smartphone, Peter instructs his 文心一言 assistant.
PETER (V.O.): See if she can visualize "Footprints & Family" digitally and draw something that resonates with me right now.
As one boring image appears, Peter types "redraw". Then, we see a romantic AI image appearing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Family is very important to me because that is the footprint I keep going and it determines my direction.
Nodding at the AI drawing on "Footprints & Family".
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My wife doesn't object my taking a three-day trip to Okinawa. I'll continue to leave my footprints here and there.
FADE OUT
THE END
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