Maru entered the home-style food restaurant. He could hear the elder’s voice among the noisy conversations. When he went deeper inside, he found Moonjoong talking with the background actors.

“Please continue eating.”

Moonjoong stood up and went outside. Maru followed him out.

“Now I get some air to breathe.”

“It was very hot during the day. But I thought you were eating?”

“I finished and was talking about worldly matters with the others. So, have you eaten?”

“Yes, I have.”

Moonjoong walked to the vending machine in front of the store. He asked as he inserted some coins he got from his pocket.

“Coffee? Or tea?”

“I’ll take coffee, please.”

The vending machine made some machine noises before making a coffee. Maru received the paper cup that Moonjoong gave him. As the sun had set, it felt rather good to have some warmth in his hands.

He followed Moonjoong to a tree standing next to the restaurant. They sat down on an old wooden bench and started drinking. There were a lot of people at the entrance of the tourist area. It seemed that it was open late into the night. Colorful lights brightened the dull gates and soldiers wearing military uniforms showed a brief performance in front of it.

“How was the shoot?”

“I think I did...