daffodil

09

(2:50)

Han Dong-min has arrived.
Han Dong-min greets them with a blank expression.

Han Dong-min: "I’m Han-ga Dong-min."

The perpetually listless expression wavered slightly when he met Seo Jae-hui.
So slightly that no one would notice.
But he quickly hid his expression and sat down.

Han Dong-min: "I’m sorry I couldn’t come see you for so long. The studies I was doing in Japan needed quite a long time."

Seo Jae-hui’s mother: "Oh, no. If you studied hard, I’m sure your father was pleased, young master."

Han Dong-min looks away from Seo Jae-hui.

Han Dong-min: "I’m sorry I’m late, Miss Jae-hui."

Jae-hui only gives a cold nod.
Seo Jae-hui’s mother’s face stiffens as she gives an awkward smile.

Seo Jae-hui’s mother: "W...well...she’s still embarrassed, I guess...ho ho..."

In the end, Seo Jae-hui gets up from her seat.

Seo Jae-hui: "I’ll head in first. Please rest well and go home safely."

Though it seemed considerate at first glance, what she really meant was: don’t be such a pain and just go home.

Han Dong-min: "Since the young lady has gone inside, I’ll be heading back too."

And so Dong-min leaves Jae-hui’s house.

Han Dong-min: "Seo Jae-hui...."

(Jae-hui’s room)

Seo Jae-hui picks up the receiver and calls E Han’s house.
Once the call connects, E Han’s distinctive low voice comes through.

E Han: "....Who is this."

Seo Jae-hui is flustered.
Because it wasn’t his usual warm voice, but a cold, firm one.

Seo Jae-hui: "....Dong-hyeon oppa...? It’s me, Jae-hui..."

The moment he hears the name Jae-hui, E Han’s voice softens.

E Han: "Ah, Jae-hui. What’s up?"

Seo Jae-hui: "Well...I just wanted to see if you got home safe...."

A laugh comes through the receiver from E Han.

E Han: "I got home safely. What about that so-called fiancé? Did you meet him?"

Seo Jae-hui: "Yes...but I can’t figure out what he’s thinking at all....I can’t even tell why he came back only now."

E Han: "Is that so? Don’t think too hard about it, Jae-hui. If you get a headache, it’ll only get harder on you."

Seo Jae-hui: "Yes, oppa. Please rest. I’ll hang up now."

E Han: "Ah, wait. Jae-hui."

Jae-hui’s hand, about to set the receiver down, falters.

Seo Jae-hui: "Yes? What is it?"

E Han: "Keep the dangi safe. Come back anytime and get it, okay?"

Seo Jae-hui’s face turns red.
Dangi.
And....that kiss.
It came rushing back to her.

Seo Jae-hui: "Ah..uh..y-yes! I...I’ll do that..! Th-then I’ll hang up....!"

After setting down the receiver, Seo Jae-hui flops onto the bed.
Heat rushes to her face, making it burn.

Seo Jae-hui: "...I thought he was a cat...but he’s a fox...!"