The rain in spring looked like tiny beads of water made of gleaming green light. The sprouts on the trees were sparkling through these transparent droplets of water. A man opened a clean glass window and reached out his hand, feeling the raindrops. He slowly turned his head after hearing a sudden sound. As soon as the two people made eye contact, a bright smile flashed across the man’s face. Affection and lingering feelings could be felt in those gleaming eyes; it was stifling.

–– Let’s come here together again next year.

“Yes! Let’s never break up. I’ll always be with you, regardless of where you are!” As soon as the man spoke, the woman placed her hands together and made a vow. Even though there was no hope in her voice that was filled with excitement, she was happy at this moment.

The girl had watched the commercial several times before; she clicked on the first episode of City of Shadows. Even though she had seen it countless times and remembered all the lines by now, it was always new and exciting every time she watched it.

Rattle rattle.

Instead of opening the door, the person standing outside the room spoke in a sharp voice.

“Did you lock the door again? Come out and have dinner! What exactly are you hiding in your room? I don’t know why your door is always locked. If you continue being like this, I’ll open the door and enter your room when you’re not around.”

“Don’t...