The Hunt Is On!
Spring 21, Sat (Mar 16)
Tae: I’ve been planning this surprise for Juwon ever since he dropped that bomb about his draft notice two weeks ago. I really hope he likes it!
Juwon: Love at second sight...does Tae mean us? Let’s see, we first met at Hanamigawa Park, but only crushed on each other when he next invited me and my roomies to dinner at…Got it!
And there’s another card. It’s hard to believe that over half a year has passed since we fell in love at this restaurant! (Oops, we both forgot our six-month anniversary on Spring 6!)
This is the first verse of the song by Prince and the Revolution that Tae’s always playing, Baby, I’m a Star. With the night sky and bench, this clue isn’t about our celebrity friend Rowan.
We last stargazed on this bench at Desert Bloom Park, but I don’t find anything near the bench.
Aha! Over there by the starship jungle gym! This card has a loose sheet in it, too.
Oh please, this one’s too easy. I know Tae’s not suggesting I travel to Selvadorada!
Jace: Hey, Juwon! I was wondering when you’d be dropping by.
JUuwon: Hey yourself, Indiana Jace! I can’t believe you’ve been in on…whatever this is, but you never mentioned it to me.
Jace: It’s called a surprise, buddy. And speaking of, this is for you. Good luck!
Juwon: Thank you, Jace!
Jace: I know it’s too early to be saying this, but we’re all really going to miss you, Juwon.
Juwon: You better!
Juwon: Hmmm, Prince playing his guitar and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…Tae knew I’d get this, because we’re both Prince fans (but not as obsessed as Tae’s Watcher).
Yeah, Prince is playing his legendary solo during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s posthumous induction ceremony for George Harrison. It was part of a group performance of Harrison’s iconic While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Of course, the song title immediately reminds me of…
Juwon: Hello, my melancholy guitarist friend!
Rowan: Hey, Juwon! Tae left me something for you, but I’m not risking my fragile relationship with Honey by handing you a Love Card, so I put it in a gift box, okay?
Juwon: Thank you! I’m really hoping you two get back to how you were.
Rowan: Thanks, but why are we both Very Flirty? We’re not attracted to each other. Or are we?
Juwon: I heard over the grapevine that you invited Honey over last night for a romantic evening. Oh, Rowan, that painting's only for you and Honey. When she's not here, you need to turn off its flirty aura!
Rowan: Whew, that’s a relief aboout you and me! *disables painting
Juwon: Now what’s this next clue? Missy Elliott’s Shake It Like a Pom Pom? That’s such a bangin’ dance song. Another easy clue!
Honey: I’m so sorry about rejecting your card, Juwon! I was having a bad day and…
Juwon: No worries. You know I adore you, Honey. But very sneaky of you saying you were Cheerleading Team Captain the other night! You were in on this, too? Were you really even a cheerleader?
Honey: I sure was! And so was my mother! Listen, I’d love to chat about my cheerleading days, but you don’t want to run out of time. Here, Tae wants you to have this.
Juwon: Hmmm, where have I heard these words before? *taps chin
Of course! *snaps his fingers
Irene: Hehe, I knew you'd recognize that Captain Picard quote and come visit me!
Juwon: Lol, that clue could only lead to you! So, what’s cookin’ good lookin’?
Irene: I'm well, thanks. How’s your day been so far?
Juwon: Pretty crazy and it’s not even over yet! I believe Tae left you something for me?
Irene: You bet! I have the privilege of handing you THE most important clue! It's the last clue!
Juwon (distracted): Look, Irene! Ringtail let me give him a treat and pet him! He usually runs from me!
Irene: No offense to Ringtail, Juwon, but you can socialize with him anytime. It’s nearly 8 pm, so you need to figure out that clue and be off! Time’s a-wasting!
Juwon: Hmmmm. Mother, llama, rocket ship…this clue must refer to Tae first seeing his mother in her super llama costume at GeekCon. I may be wrong, but I doubt Tae has since gotten to know Brytani Cho well enough to leave a clue with her for me. I’ll try visiting the site of GeekCon, which is...
Juwon: What a coincidence that San Myshuno’s Fashion District hosts the Romance Festival tonight! Isn't that Tae over there, standing under that arch?
Juwon: As much as I love you in that pink jacket and flowery vest, would please explain what you’re doing at the Romance Festival without me?
Tae: Why else would I be wearing this frou-frou outfit, standing under this arch for the past two hours while waiting for you?
Juwon: Why...else?
Juwon: Oh! Somebody help, thief!
Tae: At Juwon's prompting but against my better judgment, we consult the Romance Guru about our romantic destinies.
Romance Guru: Though temptation abounds, you must wait many moons for your destined love.
Tae: I hate the Romance Guru' prediction. She implies Juwon and I won’t last once he leaves for the military. Or is she telling me to wait for Juwon's return?
Romance Guru: You are sure to find your destiny soon.
Juwon: Why am I giving the Romance Guru a thumbs-up? There is no “soon” about meeting my romantic destiny because Tae’s it for me!
Tae: C’mere, you. Let’s ignore that fraud Romance Guru and head home. One last kiss for the road!
Juwon: *swoons
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