Chapter 1

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In the picturesque town of SEOUL, where time flowed like a gentle stream, there lived a young woman named Y/n. At twenty-four, she carried herself with a grace and maturity that belied her age. Always seen with a book in her hand and a contemplative expression on her face, Y/n had earned a reputation among her peers as the embodiment of wisdom and responsibility.She worked diligently as a librarian, where the hushed halls and the scent of aging pages became her sanctuary. To her friends, Y/n was the anchor of their wild ideas, the voice of reason in a world of chaos. Yet, for all her practicality and seriousness, there was a hidden longing within her—a desire for spontaneity and a taste of the carefree.One sunny day, as Y/n strolled through Seoul Park, she allowed herself a rare moment of respite from her books. The sun bathed the park in a warm, golden glow, and the rustling leaves whispered secrets of far-off places. A gentle breeze ruffled her hair as she meandered along the cobblestone path, lost in her own thoughts.As she found solace in the quietude of the park, her world collided with that of Lee Know. Known to his friends as Minho, he was the epitome of carefree youth. With a perpetual smile on his face and a heart full of mischief, Minho moved through life as though every moment was an opportunity for adventure.On this particular day, Minho and his group of friends had chosen the same park for their playful escapades. They were a lively bunch, their laughter and playful antics a stark contrast to Y/n's solitude.It was then that Minho, always eager to embrace the unexpected, decided to approach the enigmatic girl on the bench. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he hatched a plan to break through her stoic exterior and elicit a smile.He tiptoed behind her, moving as stealthily as a ninja on a secret mission. In his pocket, he carried a small feather he had found earlier that morning. With great care, he produced it and gently tickled the back of Y/n's ear. It was a playful gesture, but it had the desired effect.Y/n's initial reaction was a startled jump and a gasp of surprise. Her book tumbled from her hands, and her eyes widened with shock. The world around her had shifted, and for once, she was oblivious to her surroundings.As Y/n turned to see who had interrupted her reading, her eyes locked onto Minho's dancing ones. "Gotcha!" he exclaimed with a victorious grin.Y/n couldn't help but be taken aback. No one had ever dared to disrupt her solitude in such a bold manner. She blinked at him in disbelief.But as she looked into his eyes, something extraordinary happened. Instead of annoyance, a faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips. His playful spirit was infectious, and despite her initial resistance, she found herself intrigued by this carefree stranger.Minho, undeterred by her initial surprise, extended a hand. "I'm Minho, but you can call me Lee Know. And you are?"Y/n hesitated for a moment, then extended her hand in return. "I'm Y/n. Nice to meet you."In that serendipitous moment, two worlds collided—one of maturity and responsibility and the other of carefree playfulness. Neither of them knew it yet, but their lives were about to change in ways they could never have imagined.The park, once a place of solitude for Y/n, had become the stage for an unexpected encounter—one that would lead to a bond forged in the most unusual of circumstances.As they parted ways that day, Minho couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. He had achieved the impossible—a smile from the enigmatic Y/n, the librarian with the weight of the world on her shoulders.And Y/n, as she resumed her solitary walk through the park, couldn't help but replay the encounter in her mind. There was something undeniably magnetic about Minho's carefree spirit, something that had stirred a long-forgotten desire for adventure within her.Little did they know that this chance encounter was just the beginning of a remarkable journey—one that would see them exploring the boundaries of imagination, navigating the complexities of adulthood, and discovering the enduring power of a love that defied all expectations.---

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