“I didn't come here because I don't have anywhere else to go…” Kang Jin-Ho muttered somewhat hesitantly.

Park Yu-Min narrowed his eyes. “It looks that way to me, though?”

“I'm being serious.”

“Sure, sure. This hyung will choose to believe you.”

Kang Jin-Ho was almost triggered by that response for some reason, but he chose not to say anything about it.

Park Yu-Min got up and gestured at his friend. “Come on, follow me.”

“Mm?”

Their destination was the living area next to Park Yu-Min's room.

“Everyone, Jin-Ho's here. Come and say hello.” Park Yu-Min called out to the kids.

“Uh? Oh, hyung!”

“Welcome back, oppa~!”

The older kids quickly rushed up to Kang Jin-Ho and greeted him enthusiastically.

'Right, it's Saturday today.'

Kang Jin-Ho nodded slightly, remembering that he usually showed up here during the weekdays, and he never really had the opportunity to see the older kids of the orphanage. It seemed all the older kids were staying home today as it was Saturday.

“Whoa! Hyung, you look so weird with your short hair.”

“Get lost! Don't listen to him, oppa. You look so much cooler with short hair!”

Kang Jin-Ho wordlessly observed a clear divide developing between the girls and the boys regarding his hairstyle. He couldn't help but feel content inside. The little kids might have treated him like an NPC earlier, but some people were still willing to welcome him with bright smiles on their faces. Even those older kids with slight speech impediments still greeted him with warm smiles, too.

Once everyone was done with their hellos, Park Yu-Min dragged Kang Jin-Ho to the kitchen. “Great timing, Jin-Ho. I was thinking of cooking food for the kids. So, help me out, will ya?”

“Food? Why so late?”

“It's Saturday, you know. I wanted to give the kids a chance to wake up later than usual, you see? Their breakfast was late today, and it'll be lunch...