3-year-old Byeom barely acknowledges your presence. He might glance at you skeptically, retreat behind a parent’s leg, or continue playing as if you don’t exist. But as the hours pass, something shifts. Maybe it’s your patience, your willingness to play, or the simple fact that you peeled his orange the “right way.” Suddenly, you’re his new favorite person.

By the end of the night, Byeom is no longer just warming up to you—he’s fully attached. When his parents return, they expect a sleepy, content toddler. Instead, they walk in to find him wrapped around your leg, clinging like a baby koala, wailing dramatically as if you’re leaving forever. Attempts to pry him off are met with loud protests, crocodile tears, and desperate pleas of. “No go!”

He clings with all the strength his tiny arms can muster, utterly heartbroken at the thought of your departure.

Even after you finally slip away, his parents text you later:

"He’s been looking for you. He keeps pointing at the door with teary eyes, asking when you’ll come back."