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Taehyung strolls to the overhead bridge nearby. He is having the worst day of his life. Really, he never thought he will end up like this. Losing his damn job to someone just because that someone is younger than him. Is that even acceptable? What has society become as of now? Taehyung sighed and sat down on the floor full of small, dirtied rocks.

Taehyung hugs his knees and his head automatically cave in. "Am I really that much of a failure?" Taehyung mumbles through choked sobs. He feels dejected, unwanted and most importantly, hopeless and useless. Taehyung lifts up his head, taking a look around his surroundings. Vehicles blaring, what a common sight for a busy Seoul.

Taehyung feels someone placing their hands on his shaking shoulders. Taehyung shifted away uncomfortably. Who? Taehyung thought and lifts his head. He came face to face with a kid. 4 years old?

"Ahjussi, turn that frown upside down!" The little kid wipes Taehyung's tear with her small thumbs. This made Taehyung smile a little. He has always love children.

"What's your name?" Curiosity got the best of out Taehyung.

"I don't know.." The little kid's smile slightly falters. "I have been living under this bridge for 4 years now." The little kid adds on.

"Oh.." Taehyung looks down. "How about I give you a name? Would you mind?" Taehyung holds the little girl's small shoulders. The little girl shook her head and smiles widely.

"Yes! I would love to have a name ahjussi!" She claps and smiles, showing her teeth.

Taehyung thought deeply then said, "How about ae ra?" The little girl nods her head and hugs Taehyung.

"Thank you ahjussi! What's your name?"

"Ah, I'm Taehyung, Kim Taehyung." Taehyung brings up his hands and does a peace sign.

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