When that person revealed that he was Seol Yong, I remember what I said… Thoughts of the past, like saying our destinies are different or that he suits martial arts, came to mind. As if steam would rise from the top of Sooyoung’s head, her face turned red.

Naeun asked again, “Did Ji Hyun oppa say that? If an author reveals their pen name so casually to a publishing company…”

“Oh, no. Seol Woojin told me directly. I didn’t believe it… How can someone with that personality write such things? Wow…”

Listening to Sooyoung, Naeun was also surprised, her expression mirroring Sooyoung’s shock.

Woojin revealed his pen name? The pen name kept secret even from the publishing company? To this woman?

The more she heard, the more uncomfortable Naeun felt, confirming Woojin’s feelings for Sooyoung. He should have stayed by her side, no matter how hurtful it might have been.

At that time, she wanted to be away from him a little. She wanted to meet someone healthy in both body and mind. So she wanted to be loved.

“Was Seol Woojin not sharp in high school?”

Suddenly, when Sooyoung asked, Naeun calmly replied, “Even then, he was indescribably sharp, but his specs were so impressive that no one dared to touch him. Even the teachers admired him. He was receiving recognition, but suddenly losing sight… It was probably more shocking. He didn’t come out of his room for two years. He would go wild if anyone touched him… He wouldn’t eat, just slept all day… In short, it was a mess.”

“So, did he leave because it was tough?”

Naeun’s eyes narrowed at the mention of what Woojin might have said to her. What did he say?

After a brief silence, Naeun opened her mouth heavily. “I needed a life of my own. I lived looking at Woojin for almost two years. I’ve seen that child for five years since high school, to be exact.”

Seol Woojin himself was shocked by his own transformation, but Naeun, who watched from the side, was also shocked. She sincerely hoped that he would return to his high school self. That’s why she kept pushing.

Even though Sooyoung had seen Woojin for five years, she couldn’t help but think that it was like watching from a distance for almost eight years. She kept silent.

“I still like Seol Woojin.”

As if noticing Sooyoung’s thoughts, Naeun spoke honestly. Upon hearing this, Sooyoung nodded.

“Ah, yes…”

Naeun said more directly to Sooyoung’s indifferent face, “So, Sooyoung, it bothers you that he’s by your side, even though you’re just a housekeeper.”

“He’s a manager…”

At that moment, Sooyoung’s phone rang. Concerned about disturbing the people around her, Sooyoung quickly pressed the answer button, and a ticklish soprano voice entered Sooyoung’s ear.

Where are you?

“Yes? I’m here… in front of Seol Woojin’s house, at a cafe.”

…Why are you there? Are you with Seol Jihyun?

“Oh, no. That…”

Suddenly, she couldn’t remember Naeun’s name.
What was it? Daeun? No, Daeyeon? I understood why people keep changing the way they address themselves.

So, I spoke as politely as possible.

“Seol Woojin is with a friend from high school.”

Ironically, while Sooyoung expressed courtesy towards Naeun, in Naeun’s ears, it sounded like someone from high school ten years ago suddenly showed up and was making a fuss.