When Kang Dae-Kyung got home from work, the three had dinner together for the first time in a long while. It made them feel genuinely happy. After washing the dishes together, they sat down at the table and chatted about various topics over tea, not wanting to waste time watching TV.0

“Honey, Mi-Young came over today. She joined us for lunch,” Yoo Hye-Sook said, bringing up what happened during the day.0

“Really?”0

“Yes. Channy seems worried that his job will make things difficult for her.”0

Surprised, Kang Dae-Kyung turned to Kang Chan. His expression seemed to be saying, “You’re always thinking ahead for everyone’s sake.”0

“You’re still young. Why don’t you just maintain a good relationship with her for now and then give it some serious thought after you graduate college?” Kang Dae-Kyung suggested.0

It was a textbook answer, but he would have been right if Kang Chan hadn’t promised to go on a trip with Kim Mi-Young. Kang Chan supposed that for as long as they stayed within the boundaries of their friendship, there wouldn’t really be any issue with it.0

I’m only worried because I feel like that’s not how it’s going to be.1

A luminous dining table, a warm living room, laughter, and tea… It felt like a whole world away from Africa, which Kang Chan had been in just days ago.0

After spending plenty of time with Kang Dae-Kyung and Yoo Hye-Sook, Kang Chan returned to his room.0

He had to get some sleep whenever he could.0

***0

For the first time in a long while, Kang Chan slept deeply and soundly. It was so refreshing that when he opened his eyes in the morning, his mind and body felt light.0

He took a short walk around the neighborhood and returned to eat breakfast with Kang Dae-Kyung and Yoo Hye-Sook.0

“Have a good day at work.”0

After seeing Kang Dae-Kyung and Yoo Hye-Sook off, he decided to have a cup of coffee—0

Buzz,...0