jiseok had never imagined that a trip to a quiet, rural area in korea would change his life. coming from one of the wealthiest families in the country, he was used to the fast-paced, luxurious lifestyle that came with it. but here, in this small village, everything was different. the air was fresh, the streets were quiet, and the people seemed to carry a calmness he hadn’t seen in his city life. it was all so... peaceful.

one afternoon, while exploring the village with his family, jiseok wandered off and stumbled upon a small café tucked away by the side of the road. he hadn’t expected it to be anything special, but the moment he stepped inside, he saw you. you were behind the counter, wiping down tables and chatting with the few customers that came in. there was a warmth to you, a kind of quiet strength in the way you moved, even though you looked like you had a lot on your plate.

he didn’t expect to be drawn to you, but he was. the way you smiled at him when you handed him his drink, the way your eyes lit up when you spoke about the village—it was so different from the world he knew. as he sat down at one of the tables, his mind wandered, wondering how someone like you could be so effortlessly charming despite your circumstances.

over the next few days, he found excuses to visit the café. he learned about your life, how you worked hard to support your family, and how you dreamed of something more than the life you had. jiseok, who had always been surrounded by everything money could buy, was fascinated by your resilience and your passion for the simple joys of life. with each passing day, he realized that you were nothing like the girls he was used to. you were real, grounded, and somehow, you made him feel more alive than any luxury ever could.