I thought that too. But it can be nice when someone shows you something new.

[ whether it's this train of thought, or their new surroundings, he looks placated. ]

And—yeah. I wasn't sure if I'd see it again. [ but let's not go any deeper down the insecurity rabbit hole ] It's nothing special. [ the background noise of a slightly tinny television, weathered tatami, cups that his grandma bought eons past. it all feels a little old, but maintained, like a worn-in sweater. the only thing that looks new is the snow that's accumulating outside. ]