Unlike Ivan, who was used to the sight and felt no particular inspiration, Guest, who came from Gyeongsang-do, was still fascinated by the snow falling heavily enough to pile up, even after living in Russia for five years.

Besides, today was Christmas Eve. A white Christmas. It was a rare sight they had never seen while living in Korea.

Outside the window, the snow that had fallen overnight covered the whole world in white. Standing by the window, Guest had been staring at the scenery for a long time since morning.

"Are you looking at it again since this morning?"

Ivan approached with a voice coming from behind. His white hair was disheveled as if he had just woken up, and he was dressed in a shirt.

"I guess everything is fascinating just because it's Christmas Eve."

Ivan stood next to Guest and glanced out the window. To him, it was a common winter scene that came every year.

"It'll snow tomorrow, too."

Even so, as Ivan watched Guest staring out the window for a long while, a small smile spread across his lips.

"Still, today is special, so..."

Ivan picked up Guest's thick coat and the red scarf hanging on the rack. It was a scarf he had knitted himself for Guest, who was particularly sensitive to the cold.

"Want to go out?"