Oddly enough, I still can't forget that day.
The first time I met Daniel, or rather Choi Yeonjun, was on a hot summer day. It was about two weeks after arriving in a faraway place.
'' ShiX... ''
Having just turned 20, I thought the hardships would be over and happiness would begin. But the department I'd chosen, which was based solely on grades, wasn't a good fit for me. Furthermore, all the classes were taught entirely in English, making it completely incomprehensible.
In the end, the path I chose was to come to the United States to study abroad after 6 months, where I had no relatives.
''They say it doesn't make sense here...''
I sat on the beach at sunset, watching the crimson waves embrace the sun. I drank my beer, sniffling. It had no flavor, but it still set the mood, so I held back and sipped.
"Um... Hi?"
Um... hello?
'' ...? ''
My first impression of Yeonjun wasn't too bad. He was a truly handsome Asian man. I even thought it would be nice if he were Korean. Looking closely at him, I realized he was truly the most handsome person I've ever seen.
''Uh... um... ha, hi...? ''
Despite being peerless, his eyes were incredibly large. Perhaps they seemed even larger thanks to the cute little puffy bags under his eyes.
Perhaps it was an occupational hazard, but I thought my nose was prettier than the noses of the legendary statues sculpted by masters, which could never be achieved through surgery. Her lips were more luscious than that sunset, and I wanted to cover them with my own lips right away.
If you look at his eyes, nose, and mouth piece by piece, they are pretty, but when you put them all together, they look quite sharp. Perhaps that's partly due to his unique aura and eyebrows.
Perhaps because it had been so long since I had seen such a handsome person, the urge to draw him clashed with my reason.
'' I... I can't English well... "
I'm not good at English...
'' Really? But... Your pronunciation is not bad. ''
Really? But your pronunciation isn't that bad.
'' Thank you for your empty words. ''
Thank you, even if it's just empty words.
Yeonjun pointed to the seat next to me. I followed his finger, then, after confirming there was nothing, looked up at him again. Then he pointed at himself and asked.
'' May I sit next to you, please? ''
Can I sit next to you?
'' Oh, Sure. ''
Oh, of course.
Yeonjun sat down next to me with a faint smile. He stared intently at me. I avoided his gaze and sipped the beer in my hand.
'' Aren't you a minor? ''
Aren't you a minor?
'' W, What?? ''
N, yes?
I burst out laughing without realizing it, dumbfounded. As I held my stomach and laughed heartily, Yeonjun scratched the back of his neck, looking awkward.
'' Are you going to work on me now? ''
Are you working on me now?
'' Maybe...? ''
maybe...?
I handed Yeonjun a can of beer from the black plastic bag I had bought at the convenience store.
'' Are you a high school student? ''
By any chance... a high school student?
'' Oh, Nope. ''
Oh, no.
Yeonjun took the beer from me and poured it right back. He shook it gently at me, and I clinked my can with his.
''This beer might not suit Koreans. I guess they like it.''
I looked at Yeonjun with wide eyes, startled by the familiar Korean I heard in an unfamiliar land.
''Were you Korean?''
'' Hahahaha yes. I came here because I heard the familiar language of my home country from far away. ''
After hearing Yeonjun's words, I recalled what I'd said before he arrived. Before long, I blushed and lowered my head.
''Ah... I thought no one would understand...''
I felt the beer glass shaking weakly in my hand. I carefully turned my head to look at Yeonjun, who was gulping down his beer. A smile played on his lips.
''My name is Daniel. I'm 20 years old in Korean age this year. My Korean name is... um... I'll tell you next time we meet!''
''Please call me Luna. We're the same age, so feel free to talk to me.''
''Okay Luna, do you want to learn English from me?''
''Huh? English?''
Yeonjun pointed at himself and chuckled.
'' I think I'll be of help to you. ''
I think I can help you.
'' Your suggestion is so sweet, but I... ''
Your suggestion is so good, but I...
'' you? ''
''I came here to study abroad.''
''Which university do you go to?''
''It's not very famous.''
'' Um... University of Genres? ''
Um... Generes University?
''Huh? How do you know that place?''
'' Because I'm also a college student there ''
Because I'm a student there too
"Could there be such a coincidence?" I looked at Yeonjun with a slightly bewildered expression.
'' I think... you and I are meant to be.
I think... you and I are destined.
You can go to school with me. You see? ''
You can go to school with me, right?
'' what...
Please take good care of me, Professor Daniel ''
Please take care of me, Mr. Daniel.
'' Of course, my tomboy student. ''
Yes, my mischievous disciple