July 23, 2011...
You arrived at the airport from your flight from South Korea.
You were in Canada because you have a cousin living there, and you told your parents you wanted to study overseas and learn English.
???: Jeongmin!
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You look over to see James, your cousin, walking towards him.
You: What's up, bro?
The two of you share a handshake.
James: How was the flight?
He grabs your carry-on luggage, and you two head to the baggage carousel.
You: It was weird traveling alone, but damn...
You stretch your back.
You: That was a long flight.
James: Hey, no bad words.
You: Last time I heard you cuss was in the background when our parents called each other. You're only thirteen.
James: Man, you're growing up.
He ruffles your hair.
James: Let's go and grab your baggage. My parents are waiting outside.
...
Two months have passed, and today was the start of fifth grade.
During your stay, James and his parents showed you around Toronto and its culture, and they helped you speak its languages (English & French).
James: Alex, get up!
You: Hyung, five more minutes!
Your cousin throws a pillow at you.
James: Today is a big day! You're starting fifth grade!
You quickly sit up from the airbed.
You: Huh?!
JM/M: James! Alex!
JM/D: Boys, breakfast is ready!
AE & JM: Coming!
In the blink of an eye, you find yourself in front of your new school.
You: (Here goes nothing.)
You enter inside, watching students along the hallway by their lockers, talking to friends, putting their stuff inside, and playing games.
You: (This shouldn't be too bad. Now...)
You look down at your schedule.
You: I need to find my class- Oof!
???: Oof.
You accidentally bumped into a female student, causing you to stand up with your hand out quickly.
You: I-I'm... sorry! I wasn't l-looking!
The girl looks up, showing her eye smile.
???: No worries, you're all good.
She walks away with her friends while you head to your locker.
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Ms. Stone: Alright, students! We have a new student!
You're in front of the room as the teacher introduces you.
Ms. Stone: He came from South Korea. Do you want to introduce yourself?
You: Uhm, ann- I mean, hello. My name is Alex Shin. I-It's nice to meet you all!
You look around the room, students smiling and waving at you until you lock eyes with a familiar person.
You: (That's the eye-smile girl I bumped into!)
Ms. Stone: Thank you, Alex. Why don't you...
She looks for an empty desk.
Ms. Stone: Sit next to Julia in the back.
The eye-smile girl raises her hand as you walk to her, taking a seat.
You: H-Hi again.
Julia: Annyeonghaseyo.
Your eyes go wide.
You: Wait, you're Korean?!
Julia: Well, my surname is Choi so. Jisu is my Korean name, and yours?
You: Jeongmin. Have you been studying overseas or...?
Julia: I'm staying with my aunt while my parents are in Korea. Do you have any family here?
You: Cousin and his parents.
Julia: If you want, I can help you with English.
You: R-Really?
Julia: Ne.
You smile at her.
You: I would like that.
And that's how you first met Lia and how she became your first friend.
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