Min-gyu has always been that kind of kid. Always by Yeo-ju's side. No matter what happens, he always believes in Yeo-ju and waits silently by her side.
Min-gyu and Yeo-ju are probably 22 this year, so they've been friends for 14 years. They met when they entered elementary school and have been friends ever since.
As you all know, staying friends for 14 years isn't easy, right? That was the case with Yeo-ju and Min-gyu.
Earlier, I said that Min-gyu was the kind of person who waited for Yeo-ju, believed in her, and was always by her side, right? That's true, but he never showed it. Whenever he was with Yeo-ju, they would always bicker.
Actually, it wasn't that long ago that Min-gyu realized he liked Yeo-ju. It was in the summer when he was 18. That's when he probably realized his feelings.
At that time, Yeo-ju had a really handsome and popular boyfriend. (Of course, that doesn't mean that Mingyu wasn't popular. Mingyu was popular too, but it would be more accurate to say that Yeo-ju's boyfriend was the top.)
I could tell that the female lead and the boy really loved each other. They were famous at school as a couple who were friends but also flirted around.
In fact, Min-gyu didn't have any particular feelings until then, but there was a big turning point that made him realize his feelings.
After the female lead and that kid broke up, there were really bad and ugly rumors about her going around the school. That kid probably spread them. They're not true.
Min-gyu realized this after seeing Yeo-ju struggling with rumors that were untrue, like, "Kimchi only accepts gifts" or "She's the type of girl who only demands affection."
“That’s right, Kim Yeo-ju. Why did you meet someone like that… You should have met me instead.”
What the hell is this? At first, I was confused, but when I saw Yeoju's face, I was convinced. Ah, I like her. That's why I made a promise. I would never let something like this happen to Kim Yeoju again.
After that, I had a hard time meeting and breaking up with a few men who had given me advice. Of course, it wasn't like the bad rumors that came out that time, but it was just hard to break up with someone I loved.
Every time that happens, Yeo-ju will go to Min-gyu and cry and complain. Then, Min-gyu will think, "I'm here with other guys, but he can't see me..."
The 22-year-old heroine meets someone she can proudly call fate. They are so compatible that she even considers marriage, and she loves them so much.
But why is the female protagonist's love life always like this? It turns out that her destined partner has a fiancée. In short, she's just become someone she met out of casual interest.
As expected, Yeo-ju cries, and Mingyu stays by her side silently, comforting her. How many times has this happened? If Yeo-ju really met me, this wouldn't have happened. I wouldn't cry... Mingyu finally lets out what he had been holding in his heart. He never wanted to see Yeo-ju crying again.
"So, Kim Yeo-ju, you should meet a good man. Why do you always date men who make you cry? If I were your boyfriend, you wouldn't cry."
Yeo-ju, who felt something strange about Min-gyu's words, raised her head and stared at him blankly. Then Min-gyu spoke again.
“I can’t stand to see you cry every time we break up anymore. I never make you cry. Hey, Kim Yeo-ju, I like you.”
“Since when… “
“Since 4 years ago, when you broke up with that kid and were struggling with bad rumors.”
Yeo-ju is shocked and speechless at Min-gyu, who has liked her for quite some time. Min-gyu sighs softly and speaks.
"I'm not forcing you to accept this. Even if you dump me, I'll still like you. And we've known each other for years, so let's not let this drive us apart. Contact me when you've made up your mind. I'm leaving."
Min-gyu will leave and Yeo-ju will be lost in thought. And then something will suddenly come to mind and she will feel really sorry for Min-gyu.
That in the 14 years we've been together, Min-gyu has never left my side.
Even when I was struggling because of the rumors, even when I almost got kicked out of the house for failing the college entrance exam, even when I was happy, even when I was sad… Mingyu was always by my side…
How could I have not noticed this once in a while? The female protagonist felt so sorry that she didn't even notice the expression on Kim Min-gyu's face as he watched her from the side.
And at the same time, if you think back, you will realize that you feel different feelings towards Min-gyu, who has always been by your side.
The female protagonist quickly picks up her phone and calls Min-gyu. The phone rings a few times before Min-gyu picks up.
“I’m sorry, Mingyu… When I think about it, I was so clueless and stupid… How could I not have understood your feelings even once? I… like you… Of course, it might seem strange that my heart goes to you so soon after we broke up… But if I’m with you, I really don’t think I’ll cry anymore and I think we can… live happily. I know it seems selfish of me… but I really like you, Mingyu.”
And when Min-gyu doesn't answer the phone, Yeo-ju opens her mouth once more.
“Of course you said you liked me… I’ll wait as long as you’ve waited. If you want, I’ll suffer as much as you’ve suffered.”
“Who says that’s selfish? Who wants that? Kim Yeo-ju, really… I’ll go back to your house.”
A few minutes later, the doorbell rings. Oh, it's Min-gyu... The female protagonist opens the door. And Min-gyu, who is out of breath as if he ran in front of her, speaks.
"I really love you, Kim Yeo-ju. I've wanted to tell you that for four years."
And what happened after that? Of course, Min-gyu and Yeo-ju started dating. And five years later, Yeo-ju and Min-gyu, now 27, promised to get married, though it might seem a little premature, and had a wedding. They're probably living happily ever after as newlyweds, right?
Oh, and Min-gyu really said he never made the female lead cry like he said...
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It's rough~!
I'm writing this because I feel emotional at dawn.
What the hell is this…
There's a lot I want to say, but it just feels like a mess and a dead end...?
Hehehe I hope you enjoyed it though... 🥺😏
Thank you for watching this episode and I love you always❣️
Okay, that's it
Bye 🥺❤️
