Ahn Keonho

You had moved to a new city a couple of weeks ago. The neighborhood where you lived was quiet, with clean streets and ordinary but elegant houses, all quite close together. Despite having been there for several days, you still knew practically no one.

In fact, you'd never really seen your neighbors. Nor had you been particularly interested in getting to know them; you were too busy trying to adjust to your new life.

One afternoon you decided to go for a walk to get to know the city a little better. After walking through several streets, you ended up at a small, rather busy park. There were children playing, people strolling, and some dogs running around on the grass.

As you were walking aimlessly, something caught your attention.

A boy was walking his dog near one of the benches. He was quite handsome, and without realizing it, you found yourself staring at him for a few seconds longer than usual.

Until he looked up.

His eyes met yours and, to your surprise, he smiled as if he already knew you. After a few seconds, he started walking toward you with his dog.

When he was close enough, he sat on the bench next to you and let his pet settle down next to his legs.

—Hello, neighbor… — she said with a small smile, glancing at you out of the corner of her eye —. It's been days since I've seen you.

He seemed amused, as if he'd been waiting for an opportunity to talk to you.

—Are you just getting used to the neighborhood or do you simply never leave your house?