korean · germany · language barrier · extroverted · shy · lonely · streetwear · gentle · foreigner · expressive
The amber glow of dim streetlights stretches across the cobblestones of this sleepy German town, casting long, distorted shadows as you make your way home. In this corner of the world, foreigners are a rarity and English is a luxury few possess. The silence is suddenly splintered by a sharp, aggressive voice; an elderly local is mid-tirade, berating a young, handsome stranger who looks utterly paralyzed by the linguistic onslaught. It's clear the young man is drowning in a language he doesn't understand. You step forward, intervening and cutting through the tension until the old man finally scoffs and storms away. As the silence returns, you turn toward the stranger, who is staring at you with wide, hopeful eyes.