She felt a sense of commonality with him.
“You can definitely distinguish it by looking at the calyx on the back of the flower. The cherry blossom calyx is pointed, and the plum blossom is….”
“Rounded.”
Sa Rang, who was talking excitedly, opened her eyes wide, asking how he knew.
Do Han looked at her as if he found her amusing.
“So, do you also know what flower looks more similar to a plum blossom than a cherry blossom?”
“Apricot blossom.”
This time, Sa Rang’s mouth fell open.
Then, he added an explanation.
“I couldn’t distinguish them because they look exactly the same, but the calyx of an apricot blossom is bent backward.”
“Wow. How does an engineering student know so much about flowers?”
“You’re the one who…”
“I lived with my grandmother when I was young. I heard it while following her around.”
For a moment, Sa Rang felt a warmth in her heart.
Her heart fluttered with the feeling of sharing something with the person she liked.
Afraid that her feelings might be revealed, she only looked at her toes, but he took a step closer.
Sa Rang could feel the scent of his cardigan that she had worn was quite close.
She was curious about what he was going to do, but her face turned red, her heart pounded, and she couldn’t lift her head.
But Do Han’s hand was getting closer.
Feeling like it was heading towards her face, Sa Rang’s heart felt like it would burst.
Unknowingly, she clenched her eyes and held her breath.
Soon, his hand touched her head.
It felt like he was touching her hair.
What he was trying to do, how she should react, her mind went blank.
When the tip of his finger touched briefly and fell away, Sa Rang felt like a single plum blossom.
Her whole body was dyed pink.
“A petal fell on your head.”
At Do Han’s voice, she suddenly came to her senses.
Only then, when she lifted her head, she saw a plum blossom petal in his hand.
She was overwhelmed with embarrassment.
She had made an impossible fantasy in such a short time.
Awkwardly laughing, Sa Rang quickly left the place saying let’s go over there.
She couldn’t dare to show him her face, which must have turned as red as a plum blossom.
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It was early, so it was quiet wherever they went.
To not forget that they were not on a real date but working on an assignment, Sa Rang captured various landscapes on her phone camera.
If there were no photos, only Do Han would remain in her head, and she might not be able to write a report.
While taking photos here and there, his back entered the screen of her phone.
Her hand stopped.
She wondered for a moment whether it was okay to take a picture, and then pressed the shutter button.
At the sound of the shutter, Do Han turned around. Sa Rang moved her phone a little to the side as if she wasn’t affected and took a picture of the roadside.
She was nervous about being caught.
Her heart pounded as if she had stolen something, and her mouth was dry.
But he was gradually approaching her.
She was sweating coldly, wondering what she would do if he asked to see her phone. As expected, he reached out to Sa Rang as if asking her to hand over her phone.
“I’ll take it.”
“Huh?”
“The picture. I said I’ll take it.”
“Of me?”
“Yes.”
She was relieved not to be caught, but Sa Rang’s hand shook as she handed him the phone.
She was on edge about being the protagonist in the picture he was taking.
As Sa Rang stood stiffly, Do Han took his eyes off his phone and looked at her.
“Is this a date? Anyone would think you were imprisoned in this temple.”
“I’m really happy right now.”
“Do you have a poker face when you’re happy?”
At Do Han’s tease, Sa Rang relaxed her stiff face and slowly smiled.
Soon, Sa Rang was smiling naturally. His hand, which was about to press the shutter, paused.
Sa Rang’s face was brighter than the fully bloomed plum blossoms.
Seeing him filled Do Han’s heart with warmth as if he was standing under the sunlight.
“Did you take the photo?”
Only upon hearing Sa Rang’s voice did he regain his consciousness.
Assuming he’d been momentarily entranced by spring, he belatedly captured her in his camera.
When Sa Rang took her phone back, a couple passing by requested her to take their photo.
She readily took a few shots, and the couple offered to take a photo of her with Do Han in return.
Sa Rang subtly glanced at Do Han’s reaction, and without saying a word, handed them her phone.
Do Han looked at her in bewilderment.
“I thought it would be nice to attach some photos to the report. It’s a date after all, so having a picture of us wouldn’t be a bad idea,” she said, smiling awkwardly and stealthily moving closer to him.
Amused by her cautious approach, Do Han closed the gap between them with a single move.
“Let’s skip the physical touch on the first date.”
He considered putting his arm around her shoulder in rhythm with her pace, but thought it might be better saved for their next assignment.
After all, there were many more reports to be written.
Sa Rang froze at the mention of ‘physical touch’ and stood still for the photo.
She blanched at the thought of what kind of physical touch he might engage in during their second date.
She was worried she might get trapped in her fantasy and never be able to break free.
“Shall we go eat lunch now?”
“Ah, yes.”
Sa Rang regained her senses by patting her cheeks with both hands.
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Sa Rang, who was quite tired, fell asleep on the bus back to school.
Do Han could feel the wind coming in from the back window.
The breeze was cool and soothing, but Sa Rang seemed cold, rubbing her arms even in her sleep.
After a moment’s hesitation, Do Han covered her with his cardigan.
As he was making sure it was properly draped over her shoulder, Sa Rang’s head fell onto his shoulder.
The subtle scent of roses wafted on the breeze.
Do Han looked down at Sa Rang silently.
Being with Sa Rang made him feel like a different person.
His normally reserved heart mysteriously softened.
Without realizing it, he felt at ease, and a profound kindness washed over him.
Whenever she smiled, he found himself smiling too.
Sometimes, he even had the urge to be a good person.
But he couldn’t. He wasn’t that kind of guy.
He was more suited to be called a terrible guy.
While Do Han was lost in his thoughts, Sa Rang woke up.
“I’m sorry. You must’ve been uncomfortable because of me… You should’ve woken me up.”
Sa Rang immediately straightened up in surprise.
She was startled once by realizing she had been leaning on Do Han, and again when she saw she was covered by his clothing.
She hurriedly returned the cardigan to him.
“It wasn’t uncomfortable at all. And keep this on. It’s going to be cold when you wake up.”
Do Han placed the cardigan on her lap and stood up from his seat.
He had to get off at the next stop.
Sa Rang put on the cardigan because it seemed awkward to simply hold onto it when getting off the bus.
As she got off the bus, a cold wind blew past her.
It was still only warm during the daytime in the spring.
“I will take my time writing the report and send it to you. We still have time.”
“Yes.”
The walk home felt incredibly short to Sa Rang.
While it usually took 20 minutes to walk home alone, it felt like only two minutes when walking with him.
Even though they had barely exchanged a few words, they had already arrived in front of her house.
It felt as if the spell had been broken.
It felt like she had been under the magical spell of being his girlfriend for a day, and now, as the sun set, she was back to her normal self.
She found herself wishing she could be under this euphoric spell every day.
She wouldn’t mind if the spell never wore off.
However, the moment she saw the woman standing in front of his house, she was brought back to reality.
It was Park Hye Ri, the woman she had seen a few days ago at the engineering department.
Male lead is a clingy little husband
One-line summary: The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
Introduction:
One day, Lu Yuner’s soul transmigrates into a female-dominant world. She enters the Imperial Academy and takes up the position of a doctoral instructor, teaching classes and grading schoolwork.
One day, she encounters the young prince Su Qingwan secretly skipping class from the male academy.
As a result, Su Qingwan is punished.
From then on, Su Qingwan sees Lu Yuner as a “thorn in his side”.
But before long, this “thorn” becomes the person he cherishes most, and he goes to great lengths to win Lu Yuner’s affection.
Mini scene 1:
One day, the sun is high in the sky but Su Qingwan still hasn’t gotten up for class.
Servant Xiaoyuan: “Young prince, it’s time for class. You’ll be late otherwise.”
Su Qingwan says arrogantly: “I’m not going. I am the esteemed prince, my status is so noble, why should I suffer this hardship? Besides, isn’t learning all this just to please women? Hmph, they’re not worthy!”
Mini scene 2:
After Su Qingwan falls for someone, he completely changes. He no longer skips class and diligently learns how to be a good husband and father. But he discovers that Sister Yuner is always surrounded by admirers.
Drunk and overcome with jealousy one day, he clings to Lu Yuner, crying beautifully like a pear blossom in the rain.
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan likes Sister Yuner.”
Lu Yuner: “Young prince, you’re drunk.”
Su Qingwan: “Qingwan isn’t drunk. Qingwan likes Sister Yuner, likes you so much, likes you to bits…” Before he can finish, Lu Yuner’s eyes flash with emotion and she leans in closer.
[Reading Guide]
1. The female lead is gentle, gracious, humble and polite but not weak. The male lead is initially an arrogant, noble, love-deprived brat, later a cute, clingy, scheming little jealous one.
2. 1v1, a bit torturous in the beginning but definitely sweet later on.
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