The moment they stepped out of the café-
They didn't stop.
Didn't look back.
Didn't think.
They just-
Walked faster.
Then faster.
Then-
"...Are we running?" Sera whispered.
"...We're walking quickly."
"...This feels illegal."
"...Keep moving."
Only when they turned two corners and crossed
the street-
Did they finally stop.
Silence.
A pause.
Then-
They looked at each other.
"...We did it," Sera said slowly.
"...We did," Jiheon replied.
Another pause.
And then-
They both laughed.
Not controlled.
Not restrained.
Just-
Free.
Freedom (Finally)+++
Sera stretched her arms dramatically.
"...I feel reborn."
"...You were gone for two hours."
"...It felt like two years."
She turned-
And then suddenly froze.
Wait."
Her eyes lit up.
Bright.
Dangerous.
Excited.
Jiheon followed her gaze.
"...No."
An amusement park stood ahead.
Colorful.
Loud.
Chaotic.
Full of people, laughter, and pure nonsense.
Sera turned to him slowly.
"...Let's go."
"No."
"Let's go."
"No."
"You're coming with me."
"I'm not."
Negotiation Begins
She stepped closer.
"...You owe me."
"For what."
"For surviving your mother."
"... That's not my responsibility."
"It is emotionally."
He turned to leave
She grabbed his sleeve
Jheon
"No
Sheon
"No"
Han Jheon
Stop saying my name
If you o
id calmly, "I will go
alone"
"And I will get lost"
Not my problem"
"And I will call your mother."
He turned slowly
You wouldn't
She smiled sweetly
"Try me."
Five Minutes Later...
They
e inside.
Jiheon stood st
Completely still
Looking around at the chaos Ilks he had entered
another dimension.
This is a mistake"
Sera, meanwhile
Was glowing
This is amazing
First Ride
"No"
"Yes"
"Na
"Yes"
No
"Fine," he said coldly, "One ride"
Big mistake
The roler coaster climbed higher.
Higher.
Higher
Sera was smiling
Excited.
Alive
Jiheon?
Silent
Su
Questioning his life choices
*Why is it still going up," he muttered.
Relax, Sera naid cheerfully. "The fun part haar't
even started yet."
That's conceming."
DROP
Sera screamed
Laughed
Enjoyed every second.
Did not scream.
But his grip?
On the safety bar
Terrifying.
After the Ride
They stepped out
Sers was laughing
That was amazing!"
Jiheon walked straight.
Past her
Without a word.
Are you okay she asked, following him.
I regret everything"
You loved it
I didn't"
You did
didn't."
Food Break
Sera dragged him to a food stall
We need snacks."
don't eat this
"You do today"
Cotton candy.
Popcom.
Random street food.
She handed him cotton candy.
He stared at it.
"What is this"
"Cloud"
This is sugar.
"Same thing."
He took a bite
Paused
ta acceptable."
She gasped
That's high praise from you"
Game Booth
"Let's play
"You're playing
She handed him darts.
Win me something."
don't do this"
"You do now"
Three throws.
Perfect aim.
Every time
The vendor blinked.
Sk, please leave something for others."
Sera held a giant stuffed toy.
Vow."
She looked at him.
You're useful"
Don't start
More Rides
Ferris wheel
Haunted house
Random spinning thing that made no sense.
At one point-
Sera dragged him into the haunted house.
Why is it dark," he said
That's the point
A fake ghost jumped out
Sera didn't react.
Jiheon didn't react
They both looked at it.
This is low quality, Sera said
Very
The ghost slowly backed away.
The Shift
Hours passed.
Without them noticing
Sere laughed.
Ran
Pulled him along.
And Jiheon-
Didn't
Not anymore
At some point-
He was smiling
Slightly
Barely.
End Scene
The sun began to set
The lights of the amusement park glowing softly
Sers stood still for a moment
Today was fun."
Jiheon looked at her
Then around.
Then back at her.
A pause
Then she smiled.
See? You're not that boring"
Don't get used to i
But his voice-
Vas softer
And for once
There were no roles.
No contracts.
No system,
No expectations.
Just two people-
Standing in the middle of chacs-
Enjoying it.