With a knowing smile, Jihoon realized how delicate the situation was. If he didn't play this right, things could spiral out of control. The woman was watching him with a curious gaze, and it was clear she had questions. Sensing the need to be cautious, he smiled warmly and said, "I'm sorry, actually I came here with a group of friends, but they went off without telling us. Now, we don't even know where we are."
The woman's expression softened at his explanation. She smiled, her suspicion giving way to amusement. "Oh, is that so?" she replied, chuckling softly. "Well, forget it. This is Chicago, after all. It's easy to get lost if you're new here."
Jihoon gave a small, grateful nod. "Thank you for understanding," he replied, his polite smile still in place. Inside, he knew this was just the beginning, and figuring out how to survive in this strange, modern world would be their next challenge.