At that moment, Mateo walked over. "I told you guys to stay grounded. You never know when a big shot might show up. Now you see how amazing my junior is. Feeling the pressure yet?"
Instead of being discouraged by his teasing, everyone seemed excited. Some even grabbed their cameras.
"A design god! Who wouldn't admire them?"
"I can't believe they're our colleague now. We need a picture to celebrate!"
Watching these energetic young people, I felt deeply touched—and envious.
Once upon a time, I had been just like them.
But now, it felt like I was living a lifeless existence.
Still, I was happy that they liked me and my work.
I took pictures with each of them, and they contentedly admired the photos afterward.
Mateo pulled me aside. "See, Isaac? Your hard work is being recognized. The
