“Even if we want revenge, it feels a bit much to hit a girl. Especially since this lady here is said to be Seong Jichan’s new girlfriend. So, we brought her here just in case. We can get our revenge from Seong Jichan, who came to save I Jueun.”

Choi Yoo-han flashed a kind smile.

“Do you understand now?”

As the explanation ended, the inside of the abandoned building fell silent.

Sunwoo Jin also didn’t say a word. I looked at Sunwoo Jin with an anxious heart.

‘…Could it be that we’re really going to fight?’

Eventually, realizing my responsibility in this situation, I felt extremely sorry for Sunwoo Jin.

‘If only I had acted a bit more carefully, this wouldn’t have happened.’

If I had stopped Seol Yuhwa that day.

If I had continued to wear the mask.

Even if I hadn’t let Han Yeonhwa misunderstand that I was Seong Jichan’s girlfriend.

The students of Haseong High might not have taken me as a hostage. Then, Sunwoo Jin wouldn’t have had to come to save me.
‘Is there no way to resolve this peacefully?’

I searched for a method to mitigate the situation, but no suitable solution came to mind.

At that moment, Sunwoo Jin spoke up.

“……Do as you wish.”

I was taken aback.

What did he say?

‘Could it be that he wants to fight?’

He, who usually didn’t care about anything happening in front of him, succumbing to such a low-level provocation left me truly puzzled.

‘How does he plan to handle it alone?’

I glanced around. The troublemakers from Haseong High had a different energy compared to what I saw in the health office last time. It seemed like today’s situation wouldn’t be resolved easily.

Unaware of my thoughts, Sunwoo Jin said, “Instead, send I Jueun. Your goal is to fight me anyway.”

Choi Yoo-han responded with a gruff tone, “Well, the ‘real’ goal was Seong Jichan, but… It’s not bad either.”

Then, he snapped his fingers.

Upon that signal, the delinquents from Haseong High exchanged glances, and soon, they gathered their strength and rushed towards Sunwoo Jin.

Thus, the fight began.

However, contrary to my expectations, Choi Yoo-han didn’t directly fight Sunwoo Jin. Instead…

“Hey! Hey! What are you doing right now!”

He pulled me aside sneakily.

Perplexed, I asked Choi Yoo-han, “What’s going on? You said you would just let her go! Why are you letting them fight?”

With an indifferent expression, Choi Yoo-han said, “I promised to let her go, not to say when. Just endure a bit more.”

This guy, it’s more infuriating because he’s not lying. While grumbling to himself, Choi Yoo-han spoke again.

“Want me to really let her go? Seokboi came to rescue her, and you want to leave him alone?”

“…”

He keeps leaving me speechless.

In the end, I bit my tongue and obediently stayed in Choi Yoo-han’s grip.

Since there was nothing much I could do in that situation, I had to watch Sunwoo Jin’s fight.

Fortunately, Sunwoo Jin was holding his ground even in a one-against-many situation. Although this was almost the first time I properly witnessed a fight, his excellent fighting skills, worthy of the Three Boys’ reputation, were undeniable. Whether it’s appropriate to express it as “excellent” is debatable.

While admiring Sunwoo Jin’s combat skills, Choi Yoo-han spoke to me.

“I have something I’m really curious about, so can I ask you one thing?”

“Curious?”

I nodded willingly.

“What is it? Ask away.”

After a brief silence, Choi Yoo-han spoke.

“Why do you think Seokboi came to rescue her?”

Indeed. Why did he come to rescue me?
“Why did Seek Boy come to rescue you?”

Indeed. Why did he come to rescue me?

Even thinking about it was fascinating. Honestly, I was a bit touched because I didn’t expect Sunwoo Jin to come all the way to rescue me. Without much thought, I said, “Well, maybe because we’re friends?”

“Friends?”

Choi Yoo-han let out a dry laugh.

“Sure, friends are nice.”

If my words sounded sarcastic, was I being too sensitive? To my guarded self, Choi Yoo-han asked again, “Do you trust the Three Boys?”

I pondered for a moment. Do I trust the Three Boys? Trust Seong Jichan, Banhamin, and Sunwoo Jin, who came to rescue me over there?

I nodded my head.

“I don’t know how much trust is appropriate, but… as friends, I trust them.”

“Is that so?”

Choi Yoo-han stared at me with a strange, mocking look.

“Then be careful.”

What does he mean? Feeling a sudden chill, I reflexively turned my head to look at Choi Yoo-han.

In response, Choi Yoo-han spoke with a solemn expression.

“I’ve had a friend who betrayed the Three Boys.”