“Ah… hello.”

I involuntarily greeted.

I haven’t done anything wrong… or have I? No, I don’t think it’s my fault.

Anyway, every time I saw Ji Seunghyun, there was an uncomfortable feeling in the corner of my chest. So, even though I knew there were things left to say between us, I kept avoiding him.

But it ended up like this.

Ji Seunghyun smiled.

“We have a lot to talk about, right?”

Indeed, we do. I awkwardly nodded. Ji Seunghyun sat next to me, gazing straight ahead without saying a word.

An awkward atmosphere lingered for a moment.

“First of all, I’m sorry.”

Ji Seunghyun was the one to break the silence.

“For what?”

“For deceiving you with that name.”

Ji Seunghyun sincerely apologized with a remorseful expression.

“It wasn’t intentional. I should have revealed it sooner, but somehow…”

“Oh, well… it’s okay.”

Honestly, it didn’t feel like a big issue that he deceived me, and it wasn’t a significant problem in itself.

‘If it were someone else, I might have just been surprised once.’

The reason I felt betrayed was because it was him, ‘Ji Seunghyun.’

‘I never expected Ji Seunghyun to show up there…’

The unexpected appearance of Ji Seunghyun at that moment had a significant impact on my heart. It was a surprising moment.

But well, it wasn’t something to get angry about.

‘Ultimately, it helped resolve the situation well…’

No, is it okay to consider this as a ‘good’ resolution? It’s confusing.

Anyway, I don’t have anything to say to Ji Seunghyun. I don’t have the qualification for that.

Rather…

“I’m the one who should apologize.”

I glanced at Ji Seunghyun and said.

“Today, it was embarrassing, right?”

Ji Seunghyun is not a fool, and he probably realized why this situation was created.

I pushed it in haste, but honestly, it must have been a burden for Ji Seunghyun.

‘I’m sorry. I was in a hurry, so I couldn’t help it…’

Then Ji Seunghyun said affectionately.

“No, it’s okay. It was a bit surprising at first… but it was fun. I’m enjoying it now.”

Is he an angel?

Ji Seunghyun is undoubtedly the kindest among the people I’ve sincerely possessed and observed. No, even considering before the possession, he might be the kindest.

‘What am I doing to such a kid…’

The sense of guilt doubled.

Ji Seunghyun laughed gracefully.

“Moreover, I needed some serious talk time with Yubin. Thanks to this, I’m having a good time.”

“…”

Is it really good… right?

For a moment, I was confused whether those words were sarcastic or sincere.

‘Well… let’s think positively.’

I didn’t want to think deeply, so I stopped thinking.

‘By the way, is Yoo Yubin getting along well with him?’

Even if they don’t date, they should at least reconcile.

I’m not sure if there was a need for reconciliation in the first place, but I’ve been concerned because it seems like there has been continuous friction between the two I’ve seen lately.

‘But it’s a bit awkward to bring it up so blatantly.’

I glanced at Ji Seunghyun.

‘How can I ask about it subtly?’

Then Ji Seunghyun spoke.

“You don’t have to worry about me and Yubin anymore.”

“Huh?”
“It seems like they’ve been watching us from earlier.”

Busted.

As I rolled my eyes vaguely, Ji Seunghyun chuckled.

“I sincerely thank you for arranging this meeting today. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a conversation with Yubin like this.”

“Um… yeah.”

Whether it was unfortunate or fortunate, Ji Seunghyun seems to understand the purpose of today’s meeting as a simple attempt to improve their relationship.

‘Well, that’s not entirely wrong. No, but yes.’

Actually, I couldn’t say anything because the purpose of connecting the two was more significant.

In the end, I chose to remain silent because if I revealed the original intention, Ji Seunghyun would feel burdened.

‘Let’s not interfere too much, it’s weird. Let’s not get involved anymore.’

Then, suddenly, I thought Ji Seunghyun must be having a hard time too.

‘Seo Si twins’ relationship seems quite challenging.’

Ji Seunghyun was one of the people who dealt with the aftermath when Seo Yubin got into trouble, according to the original.

Even though Seo Yubin’s emotional issues were significant, Seo Yuhwa, living without caring about others, had a different scale of accidents.

‘Did Ji Seunghyun deal with the mess when the neighborhood thugs attacked? I’m not sure, but he must have had a hard time.’

Moreover, even after all the struggles, Seo Yuhwa eventually loved Seong Jichan. Ji Seunghyun got nothing out of it.

‘That’s the fate of supporting characters…’

I felt a kind of affinity. No matter how much you suffer, you get nothing. Of course, I’m not a supporting character.

I patted Ji Seunghyun on the back as if comforting him.

“Yeah, hang in there.”

“Huh? Oh, yeah.”

That was the end of the conversation.

Ji Seunghyun concluded briefly.

“Let’s be good friends from now on.”

How can each word sound so textbook-like?

But well, it suited Ji Seunghyun. This friend had an exemplary image, not typical for a supporting character.

“Yeah, I’ll continue to greet you in the future.”