Before asking him what he was doing here, Do Han abruptly spoke to Sa Rang.
“Is class over for today?”
“Yes.”
Sa Rang was also surprised.

She had no idea he’d been waiting in front of the classroom.

Compared to his casual dress this morning, the man in front of her now was dressed neatly and as expressionless as usual.

Is this the same person who confessed he likes me?

How can he be so calm?

Just being face to face with him is enough to make my entire body tense up.

Indeed, what he means by saying he likes me and what I mean by saying I like him must be different, Sa Rang frowned.
“Let’s talk.”
“Go ahead.”
“Not here.”
“I have an appointment, I should go.”
When their conversation didn’t seem normal, Ji Woo felt something strange.

Considering that Sa Rang had been drinking alone yesterday, it seemed like something had changed between them.

Do Han didn’t say anything when he thought Sa Rang’s response was a lie, so Ji Woo carefully intervened.
“We had plans to meet with our classmates today.”
Confirming that the appointment was real, Do Han again turned his gaze to Sa Rang.
“Then call me when you’re done.”
“It’ll be late.”
“It’s okay.”
“I might be really late because I’m drinking. Let’s talk another time.”
“I don’t mind, just call me.”
Without saying she would call, Sa Rang greeted him and turned around.

Only after they left the building did Ji Woo urgently ask.
“What’s going on, what’s going on. Why is the atmosphere between you two like this?”
“What is?”
“Do Han is acting like he’s clinging to you, what’s this atmosphere?”
“Where did you see him clinging?”
“Do Han was waiting for you to finish class, wasn’t he?”
“Maybe he was just passing by.”
“Even so. What did he say he wanted to talk to you about?”
“How should I know?”
“Weren’t you avoiding it?”
Sa Rang had decided not to tell Ji Woo about the confession yet.

She didn’t want to burden her with another worry when she didn’t know what was going to happen.

She planned to tell her once she had made a decision.
“Did my avoidance show?”
“You can’t hide such things. It’s written all over your face.”
“Was I that off?”
“Not to that extent. But what’s going on, you two.”
“I’ll tell you later. I don’t even know what’s going on right now.”
“You’re being cheap.”
“Sorry.”
When Sa Rang awkwardly smiled, Ji Woo withdrew her pouting lips and decided to wait.

Whatever it was, she just hoped her friend wouldn’t get hurt.

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The classmates who met after a long time were noisy.

Throughout the meal and drinking, there was never a lull in chatter and laughter.

Sa Rang, who had also been drinking yesterday, found it hard to keep up with the drinking two days in a row.

She drank about the same as yesterday, but the intoxication came faster because she hadn’t slept all night.

If she stayed like this, she was going to fall asleep right there, so she bid them farewell and left first.

On her way home, she passed the school’s main gate.

Wanting to take a break, she went inside the main gate and sat on a bench in the small garden.

Dim lighting was laid near the quiet fountain.

Sa Rang fiddled with her phone.

She hesitated to call Do Han, but gave up.

She didn’t want to see him when she was drunk.
“I’ll do it tomorrow, whatever.”
Tomorrow was the weekend, so she could sleep in late, wake up at leisure, and then contact him.

As she was about to put her phone in her bag, it vibrated long.

She thought Ji Woo was calling to check if she got home safely.

But unexpectedly, it was Do Han.

Should I answer or not?

While she was considering, the call ended.

Should I do it, or should I not?

While I was unable to make a decision, the phone rang again.

Sa Rang took a deep breath and pressed the call button.
“Hello.”

I told you to call.
How did he know I was out, she looked around in surprise.

It seemed impossible, but it felt like Do Han might be watching from somewhere.
“I’m not done yet.”
There’s no way to tell if it’s a lie just by her voice, so Sa Rang replied with a blunt tone.

Her heart pounded as if she’d done something terrible with just those words.

I checked with Kang Ji Woo.
How meticulous.

Her face frowned in difficulty.

She couldn’t utter a word in her defense.

Where are you, right now.
“……In front of the school gate.”
Fearing she would get in big trouble if she lied any more, Sa Rang blurted out the truth.
Wait. I’m almost there.
“Excuse me?”
She asked in surprise, but the call was already disconnected.

He confirmed with Ji Woo and immediately left his home.

Knowing where I am.

What was he planning to do if I didn’t pick up the call.

Was he always this impulsive?

It felt strange as it didn’t suit him.
“You really don’t listen, do you?”
Startled by Do Han’s voice, Sa Rang lifted her head.

He sat next to her, breathing heavily as if he had run.

“I told you to call when you’re done.”
“I never said I would.”
Do Han chuckled while catching his breath.

He had anticipated that she wouldn’t call, so he had sent a message to Ji Woo, and found out that Sa Rang had gone home first.

He might have missed her on the way, but Do Han had started walking anyway.

There was nothing he could do if he couldn’t meet her.

Still, he called her, just in case.

As soon as he heard that she was at the school gate, Do Han hung up and ran. He was worried she might run away again.

He had to see her today.

To properly confess what he had messed up in the morning.
“Did you drink a lot?”
“Yes.”
“But why didn’t you go home.”
“It’s my decision.”
When Sa Rang bluntly replied, Do Han stared at her intently.
“What’s wrong? Why?”
I wonder if she gets courageous when she drinks, Sa Rang opened her eyes wide and retorted.

Could it be because the time they spent together was increasing?

She felt more comfortable with him than before.

Sa Rang expected him to ask why she was behaving so badly just because he frowned a little.
“When did you become so cute.”
“……What?”
Did her ears get drunk too?

Sa Rang wasn’t sure if she heard his words correctly.

It sounded like ‘When did you become so cute’, but she thought it should be ‘When did you start acting up.’

This is why alcohol is dangerous.

Sa Rang tried to regain her senses by tapping her ears with both hands.
“I didn’t know. That you were this cute.”
Again, she heard the word ‘cute’. Sa Rang lowered her hands and quickly turned her head towards Do Han.

He was smiling at her as if he was looking at a cute puppy or kitten.

Sa Rang’s face, already red from the alcohol, felt like it was on fire.

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