There was no denying that the situation was pretty embarrassing, but seeing the kids come together as one made me nod without realizing it.0

‘It’s important to let them experience some real, heartfelt tears early on…’0

Perhaps if Hyun-Sung, who likely never had a single close friend, had gone through something like this, he would have had a healthier state of mind. Of course, he probably wouldn’t have faced something like this in the first place, but then again, there were things that could only be experienced on Earth.0

He probably had people who came and went; relationships that weren’t that deep, but opening up to someone was a different story. 0

Crying and fighting over the smallest things, sharing that raw childhood emotion… that was what would help kids grow up. Thinking about the kind of friend he could have had on Earth, it seemed likely that Hyun-Sung would have grown up properly if he had the same kind of bond as these kids here.0

‘I keep having pointless thoughts because I haven’t seen him in a while.’0

Time passed while I was lightly tapping my thigh, lost in my thoughts. 0

Before I knew it, the kids were getting ready to head out.0

“I’m...0