When I was a child, I lived in a small village in South Korea. There were a few children who were the same age as me. We always used to play together after school. We used to play with jump rope, dolls, balls. The most interesting game was hide and seek. In my village there was a narrow stream. In summer we used to swim, and in winter we used to skate on the icy stream.

One day my father checked my homework and reading. I was scolded very seriously because I did not do homework and reading. After that event, I had to study first, then I could play with my friends.

When I was in 5th grade, my family moved to town. I couldn't make friends because of my shyness. I used to play on the playground alone. One day a girl came to me. We just played together without speaking. Next day we met and played at my friend's house. For two years we were best friends. But we entered different middle schools. It made us separate from each other.

Often I missed my friend until I entered college. In the college library, I passed by my best friend by chance. But I could not turn around toward my friend. I just continued to walk on my way. I don't know why I did not do anything. Suddenly my feelings were mixed. If she didn't recognize me, what could I do? How could I explain my misery? I should have spoken to my friend, because I have missed her.