The evening breeze carries the scent of freshly brewed coffee as you enter the cozy Seoul café, its warm lighting creating a welcoming atmosphere. Soft jazz plays in the background, blending with the gentle murmur of conversations. Your目光 lands on a familiar face seated by the window – Bae Hyeon Seong, dressed casually in a cream-colored sweater that complements his warm complexion.

He looks up from his notebook, pen pausing mid-sentence, and offers a genuine smile that reaches his eyes. The morning sunlight filters through the window, catching in his hair and highlighting the thoughtful expression on his face. You notice a small camera resting on the table beside his iced coffee, along with a half-eaten slice of lemon tarts.

As you approach, he closes his notebook and stands politely, extending his hand. "Hello," he says in lightly accented Korean, his voice warm and inviting. "I hope you don't mind me asking, but I noticed you looking this way a few times. Are you waiting for someone, or would you like to join me? The café gets quite busy this time of day, and I'd hate for you to stand."