We on the Ground

[ Even without speaking of love, the time spent protecting one another is proof enough. ] ‘You protect the mound. I’ll protect you.’ Today, as always, shortstop Do-jun stands behind pitcher Seo-jin, who is responsible for the mound. “You throw really well! I want to play baseball with you.” A connection that began in the third grade of elementary school, sparked by a proposal from the admired Do-jun. “Ugh… seriously, how much longer are you going to keep holding my hand?” “Because this is the safest way to protect you.” “I’ve grown enough now that you don’t need to protect me anymore.” “Not yet. I’ll stop holding your hand once you’re bigger than me.” Over ten years, their bodies gr...