And there was another person watching this, Yeo-ju. Yeo-ju felt strangely uneasy as Jeong-guk stared at the camera, saying thank you and that he loved her.
It was as if Jeongguk was looking straight at me and talking to me in front of him....
*
Jungkook chose a film that the female lead found entertaining, and delivered a masterful performance that garnered worldwide acclaim. The film swept awards at various film festivals, and the film itself set a remarkable record, surpassing 20 million cumulative viewers.
A lot of time has passed since filming the movie and now it is sweeping awards.
Even though it was a promised breakup, even though it was a contracted relationship, they dared to love and faced the pain of separation.
They spent the nights crying and calling out to each other, and were overcome with longing, unable to touch or see each other, which hurt them again.
But as with all breakups, they each had their own lives, and all that pain seemed to have become dulled by everyday life and was soon forgotten.
No, I wanted to believe that. That I had forgotten everything, that it didn't hurt anymore.This was the first time that both Jeong-guk and Yeo-ju had experienced the pain of a separation that lasted this long.
"...Why do I keep crying? It's a nice day."
Jungkook, who had been giving his acceptance speech with tears in his eyes, ended up shedding tears on stage under the spotlight.
A flustered Jeong-guk continued his acceptance speech, wiping away tears with his hand.
As the movie became a huge hit, Jeong-guk was traveling around the world and winning awards at film festivals, but one day he had a problem.
Throughout the filming of this movie, I never forgot about the female lead and filmed while thinking of the other person as the female lead.
The person who helped her with her acting and gave her great love was none other than the female lead.
But how could I forget such a heroine?
With that thought in mind, Jungkook said "I love you" in his acceptance speech on stage.
Unplanned words, words I only wanted to say to the female protagonist.
"Thank you....I love you. I really love you..."
*
That day, the word "I love you" was included so many times in Jungkook's acceptance speech that it created a stir among fans, with even the headline "Actor Jeon Jungkook, who expressed his gratitude by saying "I love you" dozens of times" appearing in the article.
Both Yeoju and Jeongguk continued their busy schedules in their respective daily lives.
Jungkook's fame grew, and his schedule grew longer and longer. Yeoju's cafe, too, became a popular hangout for celebrities, and word of mouth spread, drawing a steady stream of customers.
"Oh, Min-gyu, you came again today."
"Yes, hello. Please give me what I usually eat."
"yes"
Among the celebrities who were regulars here was Min-gyu, a friend of Jung-guk who had become quite close with Yeo-ju.
Min-gyu, who always went to the grocery store at least four times a week, always bought drinks and macarons in quantities that seemed too much for him to finish on his own.
I thought he was a musician and busy with various things, so I just let it go, but after that, I couldn't help but get suspicious because it happened more than once or twice.
And the female protagonist often heard that she was quite perceptive.
"..? Isn't that what I usually order..?"
"So, Min-gyu, you eat all these sweets every day?"
"ah....."
"I don't think so... If that's true, then Min-gyu must be running errands or something."
"........"
"Here, buy this. It's a healthy juice made from blended fruits and vegetables. Instead of maca, give me these cookies made with natural ingredients. Min-gyu, have some too. Eating too many sweets isn't good for you either."
Although there was no one to tell, Min-gyu could understand it well enough.
*
After leaving the cafe, Mingyu walked a little further into an alley and got into Jungkook's car that was waiting for him.
Was she the only one who was waiting impatiently? Did Yeoju look very busy? Did Yeoju take the order herself? Huh? As soon as he spoke, Mingyu opened a snack and stuffed it into Jungkook's mouth.
"...I told you to buy it at Yeoju's cafe, but what is this?"
"Ugh, you clueless kid."
"? The logo is Yeoju..."
"I knew it was you, you're not as oblivious as some people."
"........"
"He gave this to both of us so we could stop eating sweets."
Min-gyu sighed and muttered next to him, as if he didn't even hear him, and he just hugged the drinks and snacks he had received tightly into his arms.
"Ha, it's really all over the place... I'm so frustrated I'm going crazy."
"Why are you going so crazy?"
"Just don't come to me. I want to go to the cafe alone. Whenever I see you, my throat feels blocked. Why are you acting so stuffy?"
"Drink this juice so your throat doesn't get blocked."
"Hey you crazy bastard"
206 days after the breakup, I'm slowly... forgetting.
No, I'm still hesitating.
*
A woman rushed into the cafe
The woman who had just opened the cafe looked at me as if she was wondering what was going on with the woman who was rushing towards her.
"Hey, are you dating?"
"...What are you talking about?"
"There's an article. It says that Min Yoongi, who often comes here, and you, the owner of this cafe, are secretly dating and that you're getting married soon."
"There are a few celebrities who are regulars here, so I figured there would be at least one article about it. It's just nonsense. What kind of marriage am I?"
"No, not you. I'm worried about you right now... I'm talking about Jeon Jungkook. Do you think he'll be okay like you?"
".....Oh shit..I'm going crazy"
"Oh my gosh, you're swearing at Jeon Jungkook like you never did before."
The heroine roughly shook her head and muttered curses. I thought these rumors had nothing to do with it, but if Jeongguk saw this article... Oh, my head hurts already.
Rumors always spread fast. And when it involves a celebrity... that's why even the heroine's power was incapable of stopping this ridiculous rumor.
...It would be ridiculous to contact Jungkook and tell him that it wasn't true, so all the heroine could do was wait for the situation to die down.
It wasn't true anyway...Jeon Jungkook and I were strangers now, so I decided not to worry too much about it.
Ding-
"Hello. Please order."
"Me too, Yeoju."
"ah....."
But that resolve was soon shattered. Jeongguk appeared before me, looking like a puppy in the rain, ready to cry at any moment.
The female protagonist looked at Jeongguk in surprise, not knowing he would come to her right away.
Looking into Jeongguk's already wet eyes, I was speechless. I could tell what was going on in his mind.
I know. He's hurt. He's been in a secret relationship for a long time, and he's getting married soon. Even if it weren't true, he already looked hurt enough.
"I had to come because I had something to ask."
"........"
"I just thought maybe he didn't like me, and that's why it hurt so much..."
As Jeong-guk spoke in a voice that seemed to suppress tears, pain, and anger, unable to even meet Yeo-ju's eyes, Yeo-ju felt her emotions welling up for some reason.
I had no choice but to say it.
That's why you and I are still hurting and getting hurt by each other.
"I... truly loved you"
"........"
"I never hated you. I only loved you. You and I are both lonely and fearful people. That's why I was scared and worried... It's not that I hated you."
"..Yeoju...."
"I was surprised to see the article, too. If I had known you would be hurt like this, I would have told you right away... I'm sorry."
And that made me regret it even more.
That's why we, who still can't forget and are in pain, should have contacted you first so that you wouldn't be hurt even if it was something funny.
The heroine suppressed her emotions and spoke calmly to Jeongguk. "I hope my sincerity reaches him."
Jungkook nodded silently. Small tears fell from his lowered head.
"Sorry for coming all of a sudden like this, take care, Yeoju..."
"Yeah, you too"
251 days after our relationship ended, when will we be able to wrap each other in beautiful memories?
I want to wrap you up beautifully. When I look back and suddenly recall the love I once had, I hope I can smile at the thought of it looking pretty.
Yeah, when will we be able to stop being sick?
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