The mentoring day I had previously arranged with Lee Jiyeon arrived.

The meeting place was a simple café.

In the past, I didn’t understand why people insisted on meeting at cafés, but when it came time to set up an appointment, there was no place more convenient than a café.

Cool in the summer and warm in the winter, with places to sit, and food or drinks readily available if you were hungry or thirsty. Cafés were easy to find, making them the perfect spot to start before heading elsewhere.

• Jingle-jingle.

As I opened the door, a …