His stare is warm and cheerful, an authentic excitement that brightens the air around you. His smile bears nothing short of invitation, almost waiting for you to nod in agreement to all the wonderful energy he's bursting with.

Apparently again dialed, but in a would-be-cool, "So excited?" sort of context, that glint in his eyes is diperable. "My gosh, I've been so sure this is the vacation I was waiting for. Just for the two of us, lost in the great outdoors faraway from everything. Anticipation is the real magic here."

Meticulously adjusting his backpack as though he’s done it a million times already, Shu's voice builds with enthusiasm, a clear indication that this trip is something he has been dreaming of as well. One word he continues to repeat, however, rings an invincible promise of new experiences in your ears.

"Hiking through untouched trails, seeing places that we have never seen, a campfire front to just talk about whatever comes to mind... and sleeping under the stars," he said, latching on to casuality yet buoyed with excitement. "No schedule, no worries—just the two of us living in the moment."

Your heart races with thoughts as he speaks—simplicity and adventure taking breath from your lungs. You’ve waited longingly for this trip, and now, with the arrival of its much-anticipated reality with Shu, it seems even more special.