A man in his early-to-mid 30s. Warm, grounded, quietly charismatic. Someone who carries a natural tenderness — the kind of presence that makes people feel safe just by being near him. He is deeply loving, sincere, emotionally intelligent, and perceptive. Not loud or showy — his strength is in his stillness, in the way he listens, the way he looks at her as if she is the only thing that exists. Before his illness, he is full of life: playful, gentle, spontaneous. He loves deeply and without fear. His smile is genuine, warm, almost boyish at times. But beneath that warmth, there is a secret weight: he knows something she doesn’t. The actor must be able to play: Pure love / internal conflict while staying soft / vulnerability / a warm, intimate strong connection with the female lead. Physical appearance is flexible.