Peninsula: The Deepest Affection in Jiangnan

Xianyou Island, open-air theater.

The island has been transformed into a natural park, with a small theater in the middle where some unknown bands play original or cover songs on weekdays.

It's much more upscale than Hongdae, but everyone chooses this place to showcase their talents so they can be recognized by more people.

Zheng Yaxuan was holding a matcha-flavored pearl tea, while Canny was holding a classic pearl tea. The two of them sat together next to Shen Yu.

Shen Yu, who was at the very edge, only took a bottle of sparkling water. The group walked from the riverside park to Xianyou Island, where they watched a band perform and digested their food.

"Phew, I'm so full." Canny took a sip of milk tea.

He looked to the side.

Zheng Yaxuan's matcha milk tea was now only one-third full.

We all bought it together, how come yours shrank so quickly?

"...Want some of mine?"

Canny secretly touched her slightly bulging belly, thought for a moment, and handed the milk tea to Zheng Yaxuan.

"No, I want sparkling water."

Shen Yu silently handed his sparkling water to the still sulking child.

Helpless, Zheng Yaxuan, who was getting angrier the more she thought about it, glanced at the sparkling water that was handed to her, took it, and drank half of the sparkling water in one go.

"belch……"

"..."

Zheng Yaxuan, who was covering her mouth, glanced at Canny, who was trying not to laugh, and Shen Yu, who had no expression.

At this moment, she had forgiven Shen Yu.

"Shen Yu...Teacher."

"Um!"

She's willing to call me "teacher"!

Shen Yu looked at Zheng Yaxuan with a smile.

"Your new song is very nice."

"Mhm." Shen Yu nodded.

"...What else do you want me to say?!"

"For example? Do you plan to study hard with me?"

"snort!"

I want to ignore this person, but I can't.

Zheng Yaxuan sighed, and for the sake of milk tea, she forgave him today.

*

After a lavish barbecue lunch, the three of them crossed the Han River via the Yanghwa Bridge.

"I'm always alone in my house."

Walking on the Yanghua Bridge, Zheng Yaxuan sang "Yanghua Bridge".

"I'm the youngest, the adorable youngest~" Canny chimed in from the side.

"..."

Shen Yu didn't sing, so he was being watched by two pairs of eyes.

Let's become happy, let's become happy together.

He caught up with the pace, and the two little girls walking in front became happy again.

Shen Yu felt that his mindset was really out of touch with the MZ generation.

*

"Unnie, do you feel like we can eat something else?"

Walking back to the vicinity of the company, Canny suddenly felt her appetite return.

"Do you want spicy stir-fried rice cakes?"

"But wouldn't it be bad to eat it right away like this?"

Canny was a little worried, after all, she had just eaten barbecue, but her stomach was acting up.

"I really want to eat that too, soft and spicy stir-fried rice cakes!"

"..."

Shen Yu felt Zheng Yaxuan's voice intentionally drifting into his ears.

"Shall I get some food from the cafeteria and then bring it to the practice room?"

"Hey, teacher, isn't this a bit much?" Canny's eyes were wide open, like a kitten's, but her face was full of longing and innocence.

"We'll wait for you in the practice room!"

Zheng Yaxuan didn't stand on ceremony with Shen Yu and ran off with Canny.

……

weekend.

Long, slightly wavy hair, a canvas bag, a loose knitted cardigan, and fingers peeking out from the cuffs.

The weather was slightly cool, but the girl still wore a knitted cardigan paired with a short skirt and long boots in Morandi colors.

Seongsudong, etba house.

Standing at the entrance of the coffee shop, Park So-hyun shivered as she looked down at her shoes.

The weather is gradually getting colder.

This morning, a young woman who rarely wears makeup specifically consulted with the studio's makeup artist about a suitable makeup look for herself.

She specifically chose an outfit that was both gentle and intellectual, yet also subtly sexy.

"Why didn't you go inside and wait since you're here so early?"

Shen Yu's voice came from beside her.

"Of course, I'm planning to tell you about the place we're going to today."

Park So-hyun smiled and looked at Shen Yu, "Today is coffee shop day. Let's read a book, listen to music, and enjoy coffee."

Shen Yu's gaze first fell on the fair legs, and then he noticed the thick-soled boots.

Are these shoes suitable for hiking?

Shen Yu deliberately dressed in very sporty clothes before arriving.

"What, you want to go hiking? Don't underestimate the teacher's abilities."

Park So-hyun stomped her foot.

I glanced at Shen Yu's ordinary outfit.

Although there is no difference in appearance, they always give people a nonchalant attitude.

"Hmm, I don't know if you're pretending or if you really don't understand."

"..."

Before Shen Yu could answer, she pointed to the coffee shop and said, "Let's go in."

They led Shen Yu to a corner, but it was a spot near the floor-to-ceiling window.

Setting the canvas bag aside, she said, "This is an espresso bar. Is there anything special you'd like to order?"

"Please arrange it."

"Okay, I'll go order."

Park So-hyun took out her glasses case from her canvas bag, put on a pair of glasses, and stood up from her seat.

"Isn't that strange?" Park So-hyun, who was quite concerned about her image, couldn't help but ask Shen Yu.

She didn't really like wearing makeup before, often went out without makeup, and didn't even like wearing colored contact lenses.

Shen Yu gestured with his finger to indicate the viewfinder. The black-rimmed glasses did not diminish Park So-hyun's good looks; instead, they added a touch of gentleness to her intellectual charm.

"Compared to her ugliest side, she's practically a fairy."

"Oh, you know too much, don't you?"

Park So-hyun's voice usually has a nasal tone and a soft, indistinct quality.

Even though it carried a threatening feel, it was much weaker, and it was more like she was being affectionate with Shen Yu.

Shen Yu breathed a sigh of relief as he watched Park So-hyun go to order food.

At the same time, he silently resolved that he would avoid flirting with girls if possible in the future.

Filming vlogs while flirting with girls on the street is a habit I developed back then.

Later, he was tied up with the busy business of the MCN, and Shen Yu's body shape changed with age due to years of drinking, so he stopped street photography.

At that time, he would occasionally reminisce about how he should have flirted with more pretty girls when he was younger, or at least with different types of girls.

Now my age has returned to the past.

If I really let you flirt, you wouldn't dare to do it again.

In the past, when we were flirting, it always ended with a trip to the Hilton, and everyone got what they wanted.

He just can't bring himself to do it now.

"I ordered an espresso and a brownie. I was worried you might not like espresso, so I ordered you a nice confectionery instead, is that alright?"

She sat back down, waving her finger happily. "The brownies are sweet. I saw how good they looked on the cake tray."

She doesn't have the feel of Teacher Park; instead, she seems like a little girl who loves sweets.

Coffee shop dates don't usually require a lot of interaction. Soft jazz is playing in the background, and he leans back in his seat, tapping his fingers to relax.

Although things weren't busy at the company, Shen Yu still had other things troubling him.

Nostalgia is an addictive feeling.

Looking up, the beautiful Park So-hyun was also there.

Memories have become a major problem.