The exhibition ended successfully.

Ga-eul was still astonished to see her paintings hanging in the main section.

Nevertheless, it was undoubtedly an honorable and delightful moment.

Before she knew it, a joyful smile had adorned her face.

In fact, the exhibition still had a few more days to go, a grand seven-day event.

However, since all of Ga-eul’s paintings were sold on the day of the exhibition, the upcoming schedule lost its significance for her.

“Yoon Ga-eul, the response to your paintings was amazing. They were sold out in no time.”

“…Yeah. I guess I was lucky.”

“Luck? Your paintings sold because they’re good. Even I could see that today. I’m not just saying that.”

“Thank you, Ju-a.”

“Sure, congratulations. So, the three of us should go for a celebratory drink today, right? We can’t just go home on such a good day. Don’t you agree?”

Ga-eul tilted her head in response to Ju-a’s words.

“Sorry. I appreciate it, but let’s drink next time, Ju-a. There’s someone I want to share the news with right away.”

“Huh? Who? Did you have a prior arrangement?”

“Not a prior arrangement… My boyfriend.”

She wanted him to be the first to know about this.

Ga-eul shyly but honestly revealed. Upon hearing this, Ju-a, who had widened her eyes for a moment, burst into laughter.

In the meantime, Ga-eul’s cheeks were tinged with a blush. It was the appearance of a woman deeply in love, and Ju-a seemed to vaguely understand how sincerely Ga-eul loved that man.

When in love, one becomes even more beautiful, even though nothing much has changed. Perhaps it was because of the brighter expression?

Observing Ga-eul’s blossoming face with a satisfied look, Ju-a teased her with a playful tap and casually asked, “So, when are you going to introduce him to us?”

It was a playful jab at the excited Ga-eul. Until recently, she would have thought of delaying it, so Ju-a expected to hear the same response.

However, Ga-eul’s answer was different this time.

“Soon. I’ll definitely introduce him soon.”

“Huh? Okay, sounds good then.”

After exchanging a few words with Ju-a, Ga-eul bid her farewell.

“See you next time. Thanks for coming to the exhibition today. I’ll leave first.”

Ga-eul’s footsteps quickened as she left the gallery. Despite such thoughts running through her mind, she was about to pass through the just exited gallery entrance.

Someone grabbed Ga-eul’s hand and pulled her.

“…!”

“Shh.”

Startled, Ga-eul was about to scream, but when she confirmed the face of the person, she smiled beautifully.

The one who had grabbed her hand was none other than the person she thought she might see later.

Holding Ga-eul’s hand, Kitaek led her to a quiet corner behind the gallery, looking down at Ga-eul affectionately, he asked softly, “Where are you going.”

Even though the exhibition day had made the outside bustling with people, the back of the gallery was empty and quiet.
“I missed you… It was on my way to see you, Representative.”

“Is that so?”

Ga-eul wrapped her arms around Kitaek’s waist and, with a thud, leaned in to answer.

“Yes.”

Being embraced, the familiar scent lingered in her nose. Sniffing, Ga-eul nestled even deeper into Kitaek’s embrace. Then, a refreshing fragrance filled her lungs deeply.

As Kitaek warmly embraced Ga-eul and listened affectionately to her, his eyes also sparkled with warmth. With a cool smile, Kitaek, emanating a pleasant vibe, replied, “I was on my way to see Yoon Ga-eul too. It seems like we had the same idea.”

Then, he laughed, a very bright laugh.

Lifting her head for a moment to gaze at that smile, Ga-eul bit her lower lip.

Somewhere along the line, he had started showing only her a refreshing smile.

That smile made him even more handsome, and it particularly thrilled her.

Ga-eul, whose cheeks had turned rosy, released her hand that had been wrapped around Kitaek’s waist, reaching upward.

…?

Suddenly, when Ga-eul reached her hand toward her face, Kitaek, who was momentarily puzzled, lowered his upper body. Then, as she stared at him with her face fully covering his, she smiled slightly.

Kitaek let out a chuckle. He reached his hand around Ga-eul’s waist, pulling her closer.

“Why are you acting cute? What are you doing?”

“Just… I missed you, and seeing you makes me so happy.”

Her actions were incredibly adorable.

The always shy Ga-eul approaching a bit more actively was irresistibly charming. Despite being outside, Kitaek, in the end, kissed Ga-eul’s lips gently, and then let go.

The lingering touch of her small hand still pleased his heart.

Kitaek maintained a posture that allowed Ga-eul to touch as much as she wanted for a while. When Ga-eul finally withdrew her hand, Kitaek straightened up and offered his congratulations.

“Congratulations. The exhibition was successful today.”

“Did you already hear about it?”

“Yeah. I hear about things related to Yoon Ga-eul when they happen.”

“Oh… I see.”

“They said your paintings were sold out not long after they were displayed? Impressive.”

“Thank you.”