Leehan’s house wasn’t lavish, but it had a warm, comfortable atmosphere.
Leehan goes into one room and brings out some clothes.
Leehan: "These are my older sister’s clothes, but I think they’ll fit you. Try them on, and if they’re uncomfortable, I’ll get you something a bit bigger, so please change in this room."
Leehan hands the clothes to Seo Jaehee, leaves the room, and locks the door securely.
Fortunately, the clothes fit Jaehee perfectly.
Jaehee opens the door and comes out.
Seo Jaehee: "That’s a relief. They fit like they were tailored for me. Thank you so much."
When Jaehee came out of the room, she was wearing a pale yellow jeogori that made her fair skin stand out even more.
Leehan was momentarily at a loss for words.
Leehan: "....."
Seo Jaehee carefully straightened her clothes and asked cautiously.
Seo Jaehee: "Is it not very good....?"
Leehan flinched and spoke up.
Leehan: "N-no, no....it...suits you very well."
Seo Jaehee gave him her signature clear smile.
Seo Jaehee: "Really...?? I’m glad..."
A brief silence fell between the two of them.
It was Leehan who broke the silence.
Leehan: "If it’s not rude... may I ask your name..??"
Leehan, without realizing it, grew tense.
He swallowed lightly.
Seo Jaehee: "My name is Seo Jaehee."
Leehan rolled the name Seo Jaehee around in his mouth.
Leehan: "Seo..Jaehee..."
Leehan gave a slight smile.
Leehan: "I’m Kimga Donghyun. I hope we can meet again, next time."
The words that had been in his heart came out without thinking.
Fortunately, Jaehee smiled.
Seo Jaehee: "Yes, I’d like to see you again next time."
Then, as if something had come to mind, Jaehee turned back.
She turned around and held out her hand.
Seo Jaehee: "These are French candies I bought at the market earlier. Since we met like this by chance, I’d like our parting today to be sweet."
Leehan, who met her clear smile and direct gaze, stood blankly for a moment before taking the candy.
Leehan: "....Thank you."
Seo Jaehee bowed her head slightly, then followed the servant toward where the tram was.
Without seeing that Leehan’s ears had turned a faint pink.
At the spot where Jaehee had left, Leehan put one candy in his mouth and rolled it around.
Before he knew it, a snort of laughter slipped out.
Leehan: "....It’s overly sweet."