The gift I gave Grandfather had been a resounding success.
From his reaction alone, it was clear—and considering my current situation, there was no doubt about it.

But sometimes, doing too well isn’t all that great, either.

By that, I mean...

"Everyone, look! This is the gift my grandson gave me! Our Muyeol went all over the country to find it just for me."

My quiet plan to slip away without drawing any attention from the family was suddenly in shambles.

"This isn’t just any Go board, you know. For fifty years—yes, half a century—no one has been able …