They're probably too far from the water yet to actually hear the ocean waves, but still Jungkook feels like he can hear the crashing in the distance, anticipating the cool spray of water on his face. It'll be slightly different than their previous trip to the beach, facing off to the west, knowing that land is only a brief plane or boat ride away. Staring off of the southern coast of Busan feels like it'll be looking towards infinity, endless possibilities in every direction.

"Sometimes I wonder why I like the water so much," Jungkook admits, poking at the ddeokbokki with his toothpick and dragging it through the sauce. "If it's just in my blood or something. I always thought being by the water or deep in the countryside was where I wanted to end up. I guess it's possible that I just don't like crowded cities."