Seon Woojin blinked.

I also stared blankly at those eyes.

For a few seconds, we exchanged glances.

“Huh?”

After a moment, I snapped out of it and moved away from Seon Woojin in surprise.

“Oh, damn, that was surprising.”

Seon Woojin, who regained consciousness a little later than me, spoke as if bewildered.

“Why should I be surprised when I’m the one who should be surprised? Why are you so surprised?”

Well, that’s true…

But I was genuinely surprised too. I never thought he would open his eyes at that moment. I calmed my surprised heart and opened my mouth.

“Why are you sleeping here?”

To that, Seon Woojin, yawning, replied.

“Just because. It’s quiet.”

Well, it’s a place you would like. No people, comfortable, and good for sleeping.

Even so, sleeping outside… He’s not really the sleeping forest prince.

“Isn’t it uncomfortable?”

Sleeping leaning against a tree doesn’t look that great. However, Seon Woojin had a nonchalant expression.

“I don’t know, I’m sleepy.”

…Maybe he has no thoughts at all.

Considering Seon Woojin’s usual indifference, it wasn’t that surprising.

After stretching, Seon Woojin asked me.

“But how did you know about this place?”

“….”

There’s nothing I can say.

Avoiding Seon Woojin’s eyes, I said, “I just have something like telepathy.”

“You’re talking nonsense again.”

But it’s true…

Although Seon Woojin looked bewildered, he didn’t ask further. Does he already consider me an eccentric person who talks nonsense all the time… I wasn’t curious about how he might perceive me. He probably just thinks of me as a strange person.

“So, why did I come here?”

Only then did I recall my original purpose.

“Oh, right. Have you heard that Seong Jichan is hospitalized?”

Seon Woojin frowned slightly.

“Did you come because of that jerk?”

“Yeah.”

“….”

Seon Woojin, who seemed not fully awake yet, rubbed his forehead with his hand and seemed lost in thought for a moment.

“So, why did he get hospitalized again?”

I explained the events that happened from Saturday.

From the unexpected appearance of Seong Jichan to the coincidental encounter with Seol Yuhwa, and me being brought along by Seol Yuhwa.

Listening to my story, Seon Woojin made an expression that seemed displeased. Actually, it was hard to distinguish whether it was just because he was still sleepy. Despite receiving his displeased gaze, I continued resolutely.

“Anyway, Yu Hina suggested visiting the hospital, but she went first. I decided to go with you.”

Seon Woojin stared at me intently. It was hard to tell what he was thinking. I replied firmly.

“Are you coming or not?”

Finally, Seon Woojin spoke with a somewhat dissatisfied expression.

“I’ll go.”

“Okay.”

Now that the matter was settled, there was nothing more to do here.

I stood up from the crouched position, straightened out my crumpled skirt, and said, “See you later. I’ll go to where you are. Where will you be?”

Seon Woojin, who was still sitting, looked at me for a moment.

“Alright, I’ll go.”

“Huh?”

“I’ll go.”
Saying that, Seon Woojin stood up from his seat. Suddenly, the eye level reversed. Now, I had to look up at Seon Woojin.

“Wait for me in your classroom.”

Bending down to tidy up the mat, Seon Woojin left the grassy area. I followed him belatedly, but Seon Woojin had already disappeared into the distance.

“Oh, again.”

An uncontrollable kid.

It seems most challenging to figure out what Seon Woojin is thinking. He always has one expression and rarely speaks properly.

“Whoever becomes his girlfriend in the future will be pitiful.”

After silently cursing Seon Woojin a few times in my mind, I returned to my class.

Afternoon classes proceeded as usual.

I took notes occasionally and dozed off a bit while attending class.

And finally, all classes were over.

“Lee Jueun.”

Seon Woojin, leaning against the doorframe, said.

“Let’s go.”

I glanced around.

I could hear the girls around blushing and making squealing sounds. It seemed like they were talking about Seon Woojin, mentioning something about a three-generations boy or a chic boy.

It made me sick.

“This is what happens when he appears in public.”

I didn’t want to understand, but it seemed like I knew why Seon Woojin disliked people. Wherever he goes, it ends up being like this. Quiet places are the only preference. With a sigh, I approached Seon Woojin.

“Hey, let’s go somewhere.”

“What?”

“Let’s get out of here quickly.”

I nudged Seon Woojin’s back and moved forward.

Seon Woojin frowned slightly, but he followed me without a word.

In the classroom, in the hallway, and on the playground.

While walking with Seon Woojin, I had to endure countless stares.

“Wow, he’s so chic.”

“Why is he showing up like this? What happened?”

“Who’s that next to him?”

“It’s a three-generations boy, they say.”

I just want to die.

My mind became weary of hearing the three-generations boy sound whenever I forgot about it.

It seemed like the three-generations boy was living such a difficult life… Suddenly, my sympathy for them skyrocketed.

“Stay strong.”