A moment ago.

Sayoung opened his eyes. The familiar landscape unfolded before him. A black-and-white seashore. Another version of himself, with lavender eyes, stood before him.

The unwelcome guest with lavender eyes tilted his head in greeting instead of speaking. *Shhh...* The gray ocean moved slowly, the waves breaking before they could reach his feet. Sayoung didn’t hide his displeasure. He crossed his arms and tilted his head.

“I thought you said you wouldn’t show up anymore.”

The unwelcome guest slowly shook his head.

“I didn’t summon you. You were pulled in.”

Behind the guest, the image of the waves …