I didn’t know what Kim Jaeyoung was thinking, but as long as it didn’t harm me, I decided not to pay attention for now.

‘What’s important to me now is Seol Yubin.’

Days passed as I continued to ponder how to approach Seol Yubin.

During that time, I asked various people about ‘how to get closer to a friend.’

Seong Jichan said, “Friend? Isn’t it just naturally becoming close?”

Banhamin said, “Hamin doesn’t need to get closer to everyone in the world because everyone is already a friend.”

Sunwoo Jin said, “Don’t ask me about that when I have no friends.”

Yuhuina said, “A friend? They should beg me to be friends; why do I have to approach them first?”

It seemed like there was really nothing helpful.

It occurred to me once again that if this were a novel, it would be in this state.

‘There really are no normal people around…’

So, in the end, I poured out my concerns to Kim Jaeyoung again.

“Haven’t you become friends with that person yet?”
Today, Kim Jaeyoung’s face was shining brightly under the natural light again. I nodded as I ate my bread.

“Yeah, and we haven’t even met during that time.”

“Haha.”

Kim Jaeyoung burst into a cheerful laugh.

“A proud friend.”

“That’s right.”

Of course, Seol Yubin was far from being proud, but… Anyway, that was my impression.

“If only she would show a little vulnerability.”

Seol Yubin was inexperienced in human relationships and had a strong wall. Once you got inside that wall, you could become very close, but breaking through it was nearly impossible.

‘Still, I thought we became a bit closer.’

It was purely my misconception.

‘At this rate, I might not be able to do anything and just start the original work.’

Thinking about Seol Yubin disappearing and Seol Yuhwa appearing again made me feel uneasy. Eight weeks until the transfer… I sighed at the number that came to mind after a long time.

“How about just acting crazy and rushing in?”

“What?”

Kim Jaeyoung burst into laughter.

‘I’m serious.’

It wasn’t a joke; I really thought these days that maybe I should just boldly approach her.

‘In what era is she waiting for me to open up her heart?’

It would be better to just boldly go and suggest becoming friends.

Unconsciously, my intention to cautiously approach Seol Yubin disappeared completely.

“Okay, I’ve decided.”

“Huh?”

“I’ll just go find her myself.”

I clenched my fist and made up my mind.

At that, Kim Jaeyoung smiled gently.

“Yeah, it’ll work out.”

Strangely, it was a voice that inspired confidence.

I’ve felt this before, but Kim Jaeyoung seemed to speak very eloquently.

With such a face, personality, and way of speaking, how could he just be an extra?

Thinking about it again, I couldn’t understand.

‘Is there something hidden behind the name Kim Jaeyoung that I don’t know?’

I seriously recalled the original work once again.

That’s when it happened.

‘Oh? Isn’t that Seol Yubin?’

I suddenly spotted Seol Yubin passing by in the distance.

It was the first time I had coincidentally encountered Seol Yubin outside of the infirmary.

“Yubin!”

I shook hands with joy.

Fortunately, Seol Yubin noticed me and turned her head.

However, Seol Yubin’s expression, which confirmed us, gradually hardened.

‘…Huh?’

There was a brief pause.

‘What’s going on…?’

Seol Yubin, who wasn’t usually bright, usually had a somewhat discouraged expression, but it wasn’t usually this serious.

‘Did I act too familiar?’

It seemed like it was too early.

I canceled the plan to rush in.

I awkwardly lowered my hand.

However, Seol Yubin approached without avoiding me.

‘…Huh?’

I silently observed Seol Yubin.

Seol Yubin walked toward us with a determined expression as if she had made up her mind.

‘Did my greeting seem that strange?’

Nervously, I rolled my eyes for no reason.

Finally, Seol Yubin stopped in front of Kim Jaeyoung and me.

“…”

“…”

Seol Yubin, who had been watching both of us for a moment, opened her mouth.

“Seunghyun-ah.”

Huh?

Who’s Seunghyun…?
I instinctively turned my head to look beside me. The expression on ‘Kim Jaeyoung’s’ face was stiff.

Seol Yubin spoke sharply, “Wh- why are you two together…?”

In response to Seol Yubin’s question, neither I nor ‘Kim Jaeyoung’ gave any answer.

Then, Seol Yubin asked again, “What’s the relationship between you two?”

What relationship? Clearly, there was no relationship at all.

However, the atmosphere was too serious to say such things. I kept my mouth shut while observing the situation.

In the chilly atmosphere, ‘Kim Jaeyoung’ sighed.

“We’re just friends.”

“Friends?”

Seol Yubin’s voice trembled thinly.

“You didn’t say anything like that to me.”

“I can’t tell you every detail about my friendships.”

Feeling unjust, Seol Yubin raised her voice.

“But you definitely promised last time that you would tell me about all your female friends…”

“Yubin.”

‘Kim Jaeyoung’ spoke with a gentle yet firm voice.

“We promised not to be like this.”

“S- Seunghyun…”

So far, I was confused.

‘Seunghyun? Why is she calling him Seunghyun?’

The name I knew for this kid was ‘Kim Jaeyoung.’

‘Where did the name Seunghyun come from?’

Seol Yubin tightly bit her lower lip, trying to hold back tears.

‘No way…?’

And at that moment of realization.

“Y- Yubin! Seol Yubin! Where are you going?”

Seol Yubin ran off somewhere.