I drove the dwarven supercar through the 6th floor. A gentle wind blew past us and colorful flowers could be seen everywhere. The eyes of deers twinkled from the mountains. This scenery simply put my mind at ease.

I couldn’t help but reminisce in this state of happiness. I didn’t know why, but memories from a distance past surfaced.

I felt invincible with my friends during my teenage years. I studied hard for the college exam. Years passed and I served in the military before I could enjoy life as an adult. Then I began writing after my discharge. Things went well. I earned some money and finally left home. I thought I had achieved everything on my own back then, but I was wrong. The support from my parents and my relationships with others over 25 years made me who I was.

I spent 25 years there and 5 years here. How would they have changed in 5 years? Was the world I lived in still the same? A strange anxiety rose in me from this beautiful scenery.

“Hajin.”

Boss suddenly called my name.

“... Yes?”

I replied a bit late. The weather felt especially nice today. It felt like being in the center of a glittering universe.

“…” Boss remained silent. I turned around and saw her glaring at me.

“What?”

“Where did you say we were going?”

“Huh? I said the hot spring… Aah!”

I scratched my head. No wonder she misunderstood. The landscape distracted me and I forgot to explain.

“I didn’t mean anything strange....