This year the apricot blossoms fell unusually fast. In a year when the flowers rush, people rush too.

• YeonhwaI picked up a fallen branch and put it in water.
  The Queen DowagerA branch in water never lasts long. Still, it should stay lovely three days.
• Han RokThe record for this same day last year says full bloom.
  The Queen DowagerThe record always seems to favor last year.