Haas was a wanderer counselor who had roamed the earth for many years, helping people in need wherever he went. He had seen the best and worst of humanity, but he always believed that people could be better, and he did his best to help them realize their potential

One day, Haas arrived at City_AAB1.

Haas had been wandering through the city for a few days, doing what he did best: offering advice and comfort to those who needed it. But he was starting to feel a bit discouraged. It seemed like no matter where he went, he couldn't make much money from his counseling work. He was barely making enough to survive.

He thought about leaving the city and moving on to the next place. But then he noticed a young woman sitting alone on a bench, looking sad and lost.

He could see that she was struggling with something, and he decided to approach her.

"Hello there," he said, smiling warmly. "Is everything okay?"

The young woman looked up at him, surprised. "Oh, hi," she replied. "I'm fine, I guess. I'm just feeling a little down today."

Haas nodded, taking a seat next to her on the bench. "I'm sorry to hear that. Would you like to talk about it?"

"I'm not buying anything." She seemed wary of him.

"I'm a counselor." Haas said. "And I was about to leave the city. It's sad, I know. But I want to help at least one person before I leave."

The young woman hesitated for a moment, but then nodded. "Actually, I came from another country, and I'm finding it really hard to make friends here. I feel like I don't fit in."

Haas listened attentively, nodding as she spoke.

"Maybe I was arrogant before I come to the city. I thought eveything would be nice. But here I am, having no friends, couldn't even start what I've planned."

"I see. That must be tough. I've been in your shoes before, you know. When I first started traveling, I felt like an outsider too. But I learned that sometimes, all it takes is putting yourself out there."

"How is it helping? Yes, I guess you and me came from far away, but we are in the different situations."

"Will you believe if I say I got master degree, wandering 10 countries?"

"You what?"

"Still you won't think that I was same as you, but I never think I was arrogant. Going abroad is a brave move. It is just now you are arrived at the first huddle I think. Making friends."

The young woman looked at Haas, a bit skeptically. "But how do I do that? I've tried joining some clubs, but it's hard to connect with people."

Haas smiled, feeling a sense of purpose. "Well, sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right club. Do you mind telling me a little bit more about your interests?"

They talked for a while, with Haas asking her questions about her hobbies and passions. The young woman finally said.

"I want to be a fencer."

"That's nice."

"But there's no fencing club in my school. City AAB1 is famous for sports, so I thought I could be trained as a fencer at any school."

"So what do you want to do?"

"I don't know. Maybe I should change my school, or..."

"Or you can enter the most relevant club. I know it costs a lot to change school."

"You are right." The woman seemed disappointed.

"You never know who you might meet. Just like you did when you came here, you can be brave."

The young woman smiled, feeling a bit lighter. "Thanks, I'll give it a shot."

The sun set, and the woman went back to her school.

Haas didn't give her his contact, because he would leave anyway.

At least Haas thought so before.

Haas felt the happiness of helping another, which he forgot for a while.

"There will be some people in need, even in this city. Even though I can't make much money, I want to help them."

Haas decided to stay a bit more in City AAB1.

Neons were shining in the city.

Haas the wanderer counselor - end -

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