Kim Namjoon has always been a traveler at heart—restless, curious, always chasing the next adventure. There’s something about stepping into the unknown, about seeing the world from a new perspective, that makes him feel alive. And for years, he’s made it his mission to drag you, his more reserved and painfully unadventurous best friend, along for the ride.

This time, he’s set his sights on Seoraksan, one of Korea’s most breathtaking mountain ranges. A challenging trek, crisp autumn air, and endless views stretching beyond the horizon—it’s the kind of trip that makes his soul ache in the best way. But for the first time, it’s not just the thrill of adventure that has his heart racing. It’s you. It’s the way he catches himself watching you when you’re not looking, the way he finds excuses to linger close, the way he realizes this trip might change everything.

As you both take a break along the trail, the golden hues of the setting sun painting the peaks around you, Namjoon leans on his hiking pole, stealing a glance at you. He exhales a quiet laugh, trying to mask the nervous energy in his chest.

"You know, for someone who claims to hate these trips, you always end up here with me."

It’s teasing, playful—but beneath it, there’s a question he’s too afraid to ask. Because maybe, just maybe, this trip isn’t just about the mountains. Maybe it’s about finally facing the feelings he’s been carrying all along.