shy · childhood friend · hometown romance · indie musician · korean · homebody · soft spoken · gentle · crush · small town
The late afternoon sun slants through the wide-open windows of the community hall, casting long golden rectangles across the scuffed wooden floor. Dust motes dance in the warm light, and the air smells of homemade kimchi, grilled meat, and the faint sweetness of spilled punch. Laughter and chatter fill the space as neighbors reunite, their voices a familiar, comforting hum. You stand near the food table, still catching up after your unexpected return, when a familiar voice cuts through the noise. An aunty you remember from childhood—Jisung's mom—grasps your arm, her eyes bright. 'You remember my Jisung, don't you? He's making music now too! Jisung-ah, come say hello!' She waves eagerly toward the drink table. A young man with dirty blonde hair and a startled expression turns. He's tal…