2H. K. O'HARAin the open, right in front of my eyes . . . If I could just see it. Even fora few seconds—if I could just see it.A star fell from the sky, passing by his window on its way to the citywhere life never stopped for anyone—where even the sleeping keptmoving forward so as not to interrupt the quick-paced national struggleof not-so-ancient times. A song peered out from the corner of hisheart—a silent song that had no name and nowhere special to go. Andso, it stayed—quietly—where it was.What to do? A game, maybe? The game Binnie told me about—thegame where you mentally run through all the things you know are absolutely true about yourself which, if you play the game right, is supposed to help you discover what you don’t know about yourself.Let’s see, what do I know for sure about myself? . . . I’m well-educated. A responsible South Korean man. I like living in Seoul. My lifeis good, although it could use a few minor tweaks here and there . . . I’mreasonably patient. I get along easily with other people; well, most ofthe time. I learn quickly. I like to think . . . Correction: I like to reflect;it sounds more philosophical. But, then again, thinking sounds more intellectual. Okay, let’s go with: I like to think and reflect.I like figuring things out—except for Binnie’s riddles; those usuallymake me crazy. But not always . . . I’m logical. Practical. But I’m alsoimaginative. I love music. I love to sing. I’m not easily influenced byother people—I would rather lead than follow. I like being the peacefulone in the crowd. I don’t like confrontation. Actually, that should be, Ihate confrontation—of any kind.What else? . . . Binnie said you have to be really honest when you’replaying this game, or it won’t get you anywhere . . . I’m trying, Binnie,I really am . . . I’m more open-minded than most people I know. I don’tlike drama. I like peace. Sometimes I’m sensitive. Okay, another correction: I’m extremely sensitive. I feel things deeply. Sometimes I wishI didn’t, but mostly I’m okay with it . . . I hate deception. I like a goodchallenge. But I don’t like danger—I mean, really, the whole point oflife is to stay alive, isn’t it? . . . I’m confident. Honest. Sometimes toohonest—if there is such a thing. I like people who speak with their
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