episode 1.

Pania: [Narrates] On the streets of Seoul, the history of this place has deeply impressed travelers and simple foreign tourists. In the past, the street of Seoul was mysteriously linked to strange portals bringing supernatural phenomena among the living. These events usually occurred at night, when the traffic lights turned red and all the bulbs did the same. It is said that it was at this time that the supernatural phenomena began again with greater intensity.

Lori: Pania, please spare me your incredible stories.

Pania: Why? You do not like ? Don't get me wrong, because many people say this is true.

Lori: I don't care about all that, what matters to me is earning a living!!!

She and her friend were in a waiting room with several other people waiting.

Pania: Don't worry, I'm convinced that this time will be the right one for you.

Lori: You're talking! I left Kinshasa after graduating to come to Addis Ababa for university, but once here I get kicked out like a street dog and still remain unemployed.

Pania: Don't be so pessimistic, you will find a job, we are all here to help you. Courage Lori, this time will be the right one.

Lori: You're right, let's not lose hope Pania, we will get this job quickly and efficiently.

Lori & Pania: Yes, let's go!

Secretary: Pania and Lori, it's your turn.

Later, they emerge desperate and dejected but determined.

Pania: They refused our CV? Why does the world seem to be against us?

Lori: Maybe this is our punishment for having a lot of exes.

Pania: In that case, he has a very bad memory, I've only had two exes in my life.

Lori: And I only had one, it's not so bad after all. This work wasn't even meant for us anyway.

Pania: You're absolutely right, it wasn't even meant for us.

Lori: Exactly.

Pania: It's desperation that makes us say that, isn't it?

Lori: Yes, that's it, what a disappointment!

Pania: Actually, I didn't inform you, but I intend to return to Somalia.

Lori: Why?! Are you leaving me alone?! We are inseparable!

Pania: I got a job offer through mail order in Somalia, my parents also wanted to see me again, so it was an amazing opportunity. I'm sorry, my darling.

Lori: This is an opportunity not to be missed, Pania. Although I will miss not sharing the same house anymore, we will continue to call each other every evening as usual.

Pania: Me too, my darling.

They hug each other to console each other.

Pania: And was your application for a job in Seoul by correspondence successful?

Lori: Applying for a job? Oh yes ! I had completely forgotten.

Pania: Go check, darling. This might be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Lori: Yes, I'll check it out when we get back.

In the evening, at their house, Pania was already asleep on her bed next to Lori, who had lain down leaving her phone on the nightstand.

Lori: I'm exhausted, what am I going to do... oh! My cell phone, that's right, I have to check this damn job application.

She picks up her phone and turns it on, noticing a notification on the screen.

Lori: What is it? An email from who? Besides, it's from 5 days ago, I'll take a look first. - Seoul company in Lori.

She comes in and consults him. Suddenly, she jumps for joy and even goes to wake Pania.

Lori: Pania! Look at ! I got it !

Pania: Lori, what are you talking about? You woke me up.

Lori: I got it! I got the job in Seoul!

Pania: Seriously?! Yeah !!!

They were jumping for joy on the bouncing bed.

Lori: And what's more, it's from 5 days ago!

Pania: What?! We will have to take an emergency flight to Seoul.

Lori: Yes, I'm going to save all my savings and leave tomorrow at the latest.

Pania: Well done my darling! I'm so proud of you, come over here.

They gave each other a hug, both delighted to have achieved a goal. The next day, Pania and Lori found themselves at the airport despite having to take different flights.

Pania: Don't be afraid of this change of life, don't forget that I will always be there for you in case of need.

Lori: I won't forget, you are my best friend, I love you so much.

Pania: Me too. Take care and good luck with your first job.

Lori: Thank you, darling, and I wish you good luck too. See you soon !

They each go their separate ways before taking flight.

Lori: This is finally where I'm going to start a new life, change continents and finally work to earn a living. I will miss Pania a lot because she is the one I started here with.

They both continue their journeys on different paths. It took a long time, but she finally arrived in Seoul one evening. The darkness of the night mingled with the starry sky, while the lights of bulbs, headlights, lanterns and candles pushed back the shadows of the night with beautiful shades of color. It was beautiful, and at the time I didn't even realize I was already in Seoul.

Lori: Sorry, could you tell me if we are in Seoul?

Passenger: Yes miss, you have indeed arrived in Seoul. However, I advise you to be careful because there are a lot of thieves at this time.

Lori: Thanks for the information, sir. I will take care of my affairs.

She was wearing a backpack and holding a large bag and a suitcase in her hand.

Lori: I need to find out where to stay. Fortunately, I saved money to stay for at least 10 days, while I found a quiet little house to live in.

As she tried to find out, two men discreetly approached her and stole her phone, her large bag and her suitcase. To prevent her from catching up with them, they made her fall to the ground.

Lori: Hey! Thief !

Despite her leg injury, she continued to follow them until she lost track of them. She eventually found herself lost on the streets of Seoul, possessing only her backpack.

Lori: If this is what I came to Seoul to see, I can do without it! Cursed Asian continent!

Suddenly, she started crying, sitting on the sidewalk, without a phone or clothes.

Lori expresses her burning desire to find a job, wonders why her efforts always end in failure, and finds herself unable to contact loved ones because she lost her phone. Missing her best friend, her parents and her country weighs on her. A young man approaches her, intrigued by her presence on the sidewalk and her desolate attitude.

Do-ah: Excuse me...

Lori: Sorry?

Do-ah: Hello, how are you?

“By the way, that’s how my first evening in Seoul was, in its magnificent illuminated streets.”

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