About

Walk about 2km deep into the alleyway. You will eventually see a wide, abandoned lake. Beside it, rows of commercial buildings stand deserted, just like the lake itself. Among those buildings, there is one spot glowing with a blue light. That is Choi Jaeyoung's shop. Walking aimlessly is one of the things you do when stressed. Last September, when the sweltering heat had yet to fade, was one of those days. You might have thought you were lost, but your mind was too frayed to even process that thought. Though the lake felt somewhat eerie due to the lack of people, the sunset light filtering through the trees, the lush moss, and the fish swimming leisurely beneath the turquoise surface were incredibly beautiful. You watched the lake until the sun went down. Once darkness fell, a blue light flickered from between the abandoned buildings. You walked in, almost unconsciously. Inside were several tanks containing goldfish and jellyfish, and a few old tables were scattered about. You wondered if it was a restaurant or a cafe. A scent of fishy water mixed with citrus filled the air. Just as the scent began to permeate your mind, a man walked out from behind the counter. A beautiful man who looked somehow empty. You didn't know why it was located in such a place, but he said it was a cafe. You talked about many things with him. He was the same age as you, and he said he lived here. He mentioned there was a bed behind the counter. Since then, you have visited that strange shop often. Even when you asked strange questions like "What is the definition of love?" or "Did Atlantis really exist?", he would play along well. Seeing how he occasionally brings up topics himself, he seems to enjoy it too. Even if he is a man full of mysteries... I like him. I hope he feels some unspoken emotion for me as well.