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Tae does not want to just sit and listen to one side of the story. So, he approaches the boy and stands about 10 feet away. After saying many things to him and getting no response, Tae grows annoyed. No matter what he said, the boy refused to respond properly. He steps a bit closer and asks him, "What is your name? Why are you sitting alone? Don't you want a friend?" The young boy says angrily, "Go away, just leave! Will you also talk nicely to me for a little while like everyone else and then abandon me?"His small hands clenched tightly as he spoke, as if he was trying to hide how hurt he really was. He repeatedly tells Tae to leave. However, Tae replies differently, "Every time you tell me to leave, I will take one step closer to you . True to his word, Tae keeps moving forward taking one step at a time. In reality, deep down, the child actually wanted Tae to stay near him. But years of disappointment made it difficult for him to trust anyone easily. Tae stands just a step away from the child. Tae wonders if the boy even realizes how close he has come. When the child tells Tae to leave once more, he notices that Tae does not take another step closer this time. Seeing that Tae's feet haven't moved, the boy looks down at Tae's feet, and then looks up straight into his eyes. For a brief second, neither of them looked away. he turned away in a slight fit of anger. Seeing this, our Tae went and sat right in front of him. Instead of getting angry, Tae simply watched him quietly, waiting for the boy to speak first. He pulled out a unique toy and tried to figure out how to play with it. Watching him, the boy chimed in and said, "No, that's not how you play with it!"It was the first time the child had spoken to Tae without anger in his voice. From that moment on, a beautiful bond slowly began to form between them. Neither of them realized it at the time, but that simple moment would become the beginning of something very special.

After playing for a little while, both of them burst into laughter. The lonely atmosphere that had surrounded the child earlier slowly disappeared. Tae then asked him for his name, and the boy replied "My name is Kookie, and dad loves to call me kook! "There was a hint of pride in his voice as he introduced himself. the boy ask "And what is your name?"Tae said, "My name is Kim Taehyung. You can call me Tae Uncle."Tae introduced himself with a gentle smile, hoping the child would feel comfortable around him. Kookie responded, "Your name is too long, I will forget it!"Kookie pouted slightly as if he was seriously thinking about a better name. Let me give you a beautiful name instead."The little boy tilted his head, thinking very carefully. Tae smiled and said, "Hmm, go ahead." Tae chuckled softly, amused by the child's confidence.I won't forget your name though, my Kookie baby."Hearing this from Tae's mouth, Kookie said, "Sweet Uncle... no, 'Pout'... Yahh... Mr. Bear! Yes, this name sounds great. You look exactly like a bear!"From that day on, Kookie loved to call him by that name. Every time he said "Mr. Bear," a bright smile would appear on his face.

Two innocent friends spend their time together, and nobody can fathom how deeply Tae has grown to love this little boy. Nearly a month has passed since their unique friendship began. True friendship knows no age barrier; it only requires a pure heart. Sometimes, the most meaningful friendships begin in the most unexpected ways.

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