In the country where the mountains are lush and rivers are slender, I rest against the window after returning home. The spring breeze doesn't understand what the rain is thinking, yet it smiles as people bustle about in alleys in the rain... Attracted by the tranquil and serene scene described in this elegant poem, I set aside a weekend to visit this leisurely old town not far from One Han City to feast on this unique scenery with my own eyes. However, things never go according to plan in real life. Soon after I arrive in the old town, my mobile phone, which has the crucial task of navigating my path, chooses this time of all times to go on strike and can't be turned on again despite all my efforts, so I have no choice but to ask the only person around me at that time—a child playing on the road—for help, and the child readily draws a super simple version of a map leading to the scenic spot for me. Because of this, I'm now "happily" lost! [player]Where... am I? The complicated layout of the streets and the white walls and black tiles that all look the same have made my poor judgment even worse. Every corner looks so familiar yet so foreign to me. Maybe it's because I'm too far away from the main street, but I can't see anyone around me. Holding a road map that is no longer useful, I have no idea where to go. [player]I should go back the way I came. If I can still find the way I took when I came here... [???]PLAYER? Just when I feel completely lost, I hear a familiar voice from behind me, which is a godsend to me in my difficult situation. I turn around and see Hideki Akechi walking briskly toward me. Hideki Akechi [Hideki Akechi]It really is you. I thought I mistook someone else for you. Why are you here? [player]Well... It's a long story. I shake my phone with its completely black screen and tell Hideki how I got lost. [Hideki Akechi]I see. All the buildings have the same style here, so it's really easy for tourists visiting for the first time to get lost... Your phone going on strike is also a rather "deadly" problem. [player]Hideki, are you also here to sightsee? ...Hmm, wait a minute, you are not lost as well, are you? [Hideki Akechi]Haha, I'm not lost. After all, I count as half a local here. [player]Eh?! [Hideki Akechi]The Akechi family house is right here in this old town. I used to come here to live with my grandma for periods of time during the holidays. Hideki's eyes seem to embrace the sunlight when he mentions his grandma, giving off a clear and gentle light. In the past, Hideki told me a story of the town he lived in when he was a child. The place he described was like something from an ink painting, untouched by the dust of the mundane world and far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It can even be said that Hideki's influence is the main reason I was attracted to come to this old town after seeing its promotional information. [player]So this is the place. What a coincidence... [Hideki Akechi]When it comes to visiting an old town, no one knows how to appreciate its unique beauty better than a "local." If you don't mind, let me be your tour guide. [player]Aren't you here to take care of something? Won't I get in your way? [Hideki Akechi]Not at all. I just have a habit of coming back here when I'm free to take a look around the place. After all, this old town is filled with many warm memories of my childhood. This is the only place where I can temporarily free myself from some of my heavy burdens and enjoy a relaxing holiday. [Hideki Akechi]Since you're not saying no, I'm going to take that as a yes. Is there any place you want to visit in particular?
