Weeks after the trial implementation of the AI diagnostic system in the rural village of Karnataka state, Rohan Sharma and Anjali Singh were once again in the large city of Bengaluru. Their steady efforts and the effects brought by Rohan’s system had attracted the attention of the medical industry, earning them an opportunity to present at the “India Regional Healthcare Model Conference.” The venue was bustling with government officials, executives from major hospitals, and many NGO representatives, and Rohan felt proud that Anjali was standing on such a national stage.
The conference was held at a large convention center in Bengaluru. The theme of Rohan and Anjali’s session was “Innovation in Rural Healthcare Access Utilizing Technology.” They concretely presented how the AI diagnostic system effectively functioned in rural clinics, reduced the burden on healthcare workers, and improved the health of villagers. Anjali, weaving in her field experience, spoke concretely about the smiles of the villagers and their improved health conditions. Her words appealed not only to data but also to people’s raw voices and emotions.
Rohan provided supplementary explanations on the technical aspects and the system’s effectiveness. Their presentation was a perfect fusion of ideals and reality, technology and humanism, deeply resonating with the audience. During the Q&A session, many questions were raised, including inquiries about potential partnerships from major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. Their activities had gained national recognition.
The success of the presentation brought great joy to Rohan and Anjali. At the conference venue’s cafe, the two, still brimming with excitement, discussed future developments. “Ms. Anjali, that was a truly wonderful presentation. Your words must have resonated with everyone’s hearts.” Rohan looked into Anjali’s eyes and conveyed his heartfelt admiration. “Without Mr. Rohan’s system, we couldn’t have achieved such concrete results. Alone, my dream would have ended as just that.” Anjali, a little shyly, expressed her gratitude to Rohan.
A warm, intimate atmosphere flowed between them, as if cut off from the bustle of the conference. Sharing their success, they felt their mutual respect and affection deepen even further. Rohan was once again convinced that working with Anjali connected to his joy as a technologist and a deep sense of fulfillment as a human being.
The conference’s success also presented new challenges for their activities. Expanding Anjali’s regional healthcare model nationwide would require enormous “money.” Support from local governments, financial aid from major corporations and international organizations. It was a realm of large-scale fundraising that Anjali’s NGO had never experienced before. Rohan, leveraging his experience as an investor and his network, attended multiple meetings with corporations and foundations alongside Anjali.
Funding negotiations were sometimes dominated by the cold logic of business. Corporations sought social contribution commensurate with their investment, efficient returns, and transparent operations. Anjali passionately appealed for the importance of steady efforts in villages, the weight of a single life, and the value of unseen community bonds. Rohan translated her ideals into practical business terms, using data and numbers to explain the long-term economic and social impact of their activities. Their joint work was itself a “bridge of hope” connecting ideals and reality, humanism and business logic.
Negotiations were sometimes difficult, but Rohan and Anjali trusted and supported each other. Anjali’s pure passion and Rohan’s calm analytical skills created the best synergy. They succeeded in securing financial aid from several major corporations and foundations. Experiencing firsthand the reality of large sums of money moving, both deeply understood that it was a means to turn their ideals into reality.
On the final night of the conference, a reception was held to celebrate their success. Amidst many attendees, Rohan received congratulations alongside Anjali. She was surrounded by many people as a driving force behind the success. Her appearance, unlike the modest village doctor she once was, seemed to have grown into a powerful woman leading regional healthcare nationwide.
Towards the end of the reception, the two went out onto the hotel balcony, looking down at the night view of Bengaluru. Neon signs glowed, and car lights flowed on distant roads. The urban bustle and the afterglow of success. “Mr. Rohan, it truly feels like a dream. I can’t believe my dream is coming true so soon.” Anjali leaned close to Rohan and said quietly. Her voice was filled with exhilaration and gratitude. At this moment, being next to her, Rohan felt a profound sense of happiness he had never experienced before in his life, and a feeling of his heart being filled. Anjali’s hand gently touched Rohan’s. Rohan’s heart beat strongly at that warm touch.
The lights of the night view reflected in Anjali’s eyes, making them sparkle. Rohan clearly realized that he was now in love with her radiance. By being with her, his ideals as a technologist were being realized in a truly human form. His affection for her had surpassed mere respect and empathy, making him strongly aware of a romantic future.
“Ms. Anjali…” Rohan called her name. At this moment, in his heart, a strong sense of expectation that “perhaps, the two of them might finally be united” had clearly surged to an unprecedented degree. His heart felt as though it was leaning completely towards a romantic future with Anjali. However, the success of the conference and the vast sums of money that moved there. And, behind that, the presence of Zara, who shone in the business world, still lingered faintly somewhere in Rohan’s heart. This rising expectation had not yet reached an unwavering “decision.” The night in Bengaluru gently enveloped the hope and complex emotions intertwining within Rohan’s heart.