A stifling silence hung among the three of us.

‘Why did it have to turn out like this…’

I discreetly took a step back, assessing the situation.

From what I gathered from their conversation earlier, it seemed like Han Yewon had come to meet Sung Jichan. Perhaps Sung Jichan also came because of Han Yewon.

‘Then both of them have nothing to do with the letter.’

Neither of them is the one who sent me the duel invitation.

So, I still have a chance to escape, whether it’s unfortunate or fortunate…

‘Alright. I don’t know what’s going on, but let’s take advantage of this opening and get out of here.’

I don’t have the hobby of interrupting other people’s conversations.

After taking a deep breath, I flashed a business-like smile and said, “Looks like you two have something to discuss. I’ll be on my way.”

With a chuckle, I subtly shifted my foot towards the door.

Good, let’s smoothly pass by!

That’s when Sung Jichan grabbed my wrist and said, “Lee Jueun, don’t go. You stay here too.”

“Huh?”

What’s this guy doing?

Surprised, I turned my head, and Sung Jichan gestured to me. It seemed like he wanted me to play along.

‘Wait, why me?’

I subtly tried to pull my hand out of Sung Jichan’s grip. But the more I resisted, the tighter he held onto my wrist.

‘Ouch, you jerk!’

However, with my feeble strength, there was no way I could overcome the force of the school bully. I had no choice but to give up and be captured.

‘…The back of my head feels hot.’

I glanced back discreetly. Han Yewon’s expression was fiercely twisted.

‘Well, this is a real mess.’

The momentum emanating from Han Yewon’s face felt ominous.

I don’t know what’s going on, but it seemed like another love and war were about to unfold between these two.

‘But why do I have to get involved in their business…?’

Receiving Han Yewon’s fierce glare, I felt unfairly treated.

Sorry, but I’m just an innocent bystander! Please stop glaring at me!

However, unsurprisingly, my desperate cry of my unrequited heart didn’t reach Han Yewon.

Finally, Han Yewon spoke up.

“What is this nonsense?”

“What?”

Sung Jichan rudely replied.

“I said, let’s talk alone.”

“Sure, let’s talk.”

Sung Jichan, showing his cool attitude, exuded a chilly aura.

‘Is this the so-called “bad guy”?’

It was disgustingly unfortunate.

Han Yewon, seemingly upset by his attitude, raised her voice.

“When I said let’s talk, it obviously meant the two of us alone.”

“Talking alone would be enough. Is there a need to make it exclusive?”

Even I, who had nothing to do with it, had a cold tone.

It seemed like Sung Jichan had his own intentions… What happened between them?

I secretly felt disappointed by Sung Jichan’s attitude.

‘Just when they were going to reconcile and conclude it, why did it turn out like this?’
That’s right. I had been considering Han Yewon as one of the new female lead candidates.

Originally, my plan was as follows:

Connect Seol Yubin and Ji Seunghyun.
Assist in the reunion of Sung Jichan and Han Yewon.
Connect Yu Hwina and Ryu Taegun.
Conclude the story early before it begins.
Return home.

‘Instead of a reunion, it seems like they’ll end up fighting.’

As my plans continued to deviate, a sigh escaped my lips.

“[Changing the female lead carelessly brought disaster! 〉ㅁ〈]”

Okay, got it. Just be quiet.

‘Alright. Let’s see what they have to say about this situation.’

In a detached state, I waited for Han Yewon’s next words.

“I’m not joking right now. I came here to have a serious conversation with you.”

“I’m serious too.”

“Is that so?”

Han Yewon pointed at me with her finger.

“Then send that one away. I need to talk with you alone.”

“That won’t work, right?”

“Sung Jichan!”

As the meaningless bickering continued, Han Yewon finally couldn’t hold back and shouted.

Han Yewon now looked like she might burst into tears instead of getting angry.

‘Oh…’

Seeing the distressed face of the beauty on the verge of tears made me feel uneasy.

Of course, Sung Jichan, who should be the one feeling uneasy, had an unshaken expression, seemingly unaffected.

“I absolutely have to be with her. If you have something to say, say it now.”

So, why?

In disbelief, I stared at Sung Jichan’s shameless face.

Even as the person involved, I couldn’t understand this situation, let alone Han Yewon.

Han Yewon, with a frowning expression, said, “Why do we need to involve someone else between us?”

In response, Sung Jichan chuckled.

“Someone else?”

“Yeah, someone else!”

The feeling of being targeted was a bit uncomfortable, but it wasn’t a wrong statement.

‘Yeah. I am someone else.’

Between Han Yewon and Sung Jichan, I was an obvious third party.

I wasn’t originally involved, and I didn’t want to be.

‘Please just let me go now. Have your love fight among yourselves.’

I silently prayed.

However, as always, the situation took a turn for the worse.

“He’s not someone else. He’s not a guy.”

What?

With an uneasy look, I stared at Sung Jichan. Our eyes met, and he winked.

‘Is this guy really crazy?’

Fear shivered through my body.