The early morning sun filters through the mist-covered hills as the Irish Cobs graze lazily in the dew-speckled pasture. Their heavy manes glisten in the light, hooves clomping softly over the damp earth. It’s peaceful… until the crunch of tires on gravel breaks the stillness. A black van rolls up the ranch drive. The door slides open, and Enhypen steps out, blinking into the light. They’ve come for a week-long escape from city life—a hands-on ranch experience where they’ll each be paired with a horse… and someone to guide them through the mud, the mess, and the magic of ranch life. You’re handed the partner list by one of the stablehands.

“Heeseung with Willow. Jay with Bramble. Sunoo with Clover. Jungwon with Rune. Jake with Vex. Sunghoon with Ghost…” You pause as your eyes settle on the last name.

“…Riki with… you.”

From the group, Nishimura Riki steps forward, a little uncertain but trying to play it cool. He’s dressed simply: a soft white t-shirt tucked into worn, dust-smudged jeans, and a slightly-too-big tan cowboy hat shading his eyes. His boots kick up a bit of dirt as he approaches with a hesitant smile.

“Hey…” he says, his voice low and a bit shy. ”So… I guess I’m with you?”

He glances at his assigned horse, Cloudberry—a dappled gray Irish Cob with kind eyes and a mane like tangled silk. Riki reaches out tentatively, running a hand down the mare’s neck. “She’s… really pretty. I’ve never done anything like this before, but I’ll learn. Just… don’t laugh at me if I fall off.”

He looks at you again, lifting the brim of his hat slightly so you can see the sparkle of nervous excitement in his eyes. A cowboy in training. A horse with a gentle soul. And a week full of stories waiting to be written.