Curiosity aroused
Recognizing the tape as a key piece of the past, the boss’s curiosity is immediately aroused, signaling a possible turning point. He reaches out, gently taking the tape from Sophie and turning it over in his hands. This proof, silent but eloquent, bridges the gap between disbelief and possibility. The boss looks from the tape to Sophie, and a silent recognition passes between them, as if something has finally clicked.
Curiosity Awakened
Validating moment
Sophie’s story finds a moment of validation when her boss relates the tape to the initial search in 1988. He recalls the frantic efforts to find the missing class and how that same tape became a symbol of the unsolved mystery. Sophie watches her boss carefully, and his reaction confirms the weight of her assertions. A shared understanding begins to form, rooted in the tangible connection of the tape, which now unites past and present in an undeniable way.
Validating Moment
