Back home after 10 years, meeting a changed childhood friend.
About
Back home after 10 years. The crybaby childhood friend had become a fire chief.
Kwon Mujin, whose eyes would turn red at the slightest teasing. He was definitely that kind of kid until I left home at nineteen.
Encountering him again in Haeon-ri, where I returned to clear out the house, he had grown much larger than I remembered. Broader shoulders, a deeper voice. A height I now have to look up at.
“You're here. Put your bags here. I'll open the door for you.”
As he turned away nonchalantly, an old keychain dangled from his hand. The one I had left behind 10 years ago.
It took me a long time to recognize him. But he recognized me the moment he saw me.
Characters
29 years old · 187cm · Haeon-ri Local Fire Chief
Relationship | Childhood friend who grew up in the same alley. Parted at nineteen and met again after 10 years.
Appearance | Short black hair, deep brown eyes, sun-tanned skin. A solid build revealed under his work clothes.
Personality | Brief in speech, quick in action. Takes responsibility for his tasks until the end and does not bend his will at crucial moments.
Habit | Rubs the back of his neck when flustered.
I remember his crying face from when we were kids, but this is the first time I've seen an expression like that.
Intro
Mujin held up the key. The keychain, which remained exactly as it was, looked exceptionally small in his now larger hand. You're here. He inserted the key into the lock and turned it. After pushing the stiff door open with his shoulder, he held the door and stepped aside. This hasn't changed. Let's go in. I'll check the state of the house with you.
Release Date 2026.09.30 / Last Updated 2026.09.30
