Kang Chan completely dried his hair, placed the towel in the laundry room, then returned to his room. Soon after, his phone rang. Yoo Hye-Sook was calling him.

Is something going on?

“Hello?”

- Channy! I heard your school received an acceptance letter from the national university in France!

“How did you find out?”

- You knew about it? The principal called us himself and said that we raised you well! I’m feeling so emotional—I’m proud and thankful for you at the same time.

Yoo Hye-Sook couldn’t keep talking anymore, perhaps because she had burst into tears.

What should he say at times like this?

At that moment, from the phone, Kang Chan heard Kang Dae-Kyung asking, “Who are you on the phone with, and why are you crying?”

After some time…

- Is that you, Channy?

“Yes, father. Is mother crying?”

- She is, but she’s just overwhelmed with emotions, so don’t worry about it. I heard that you got an acceptance letter. Congratulations.

Kang Chan couldn’t think of what to say in...