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30. If you come again, next time it won't end here.

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I think it's over there.

"Ah, I guess so. We found it, so let's go our separate ways now."

" yes "

After sending away the woman who had been hitting on them earlier, they were searching while slightly lifting their heels to squeeze through the crowd when Taehyung spotted Yeoju and Seulgi. When Taehyung informed Jungkook, he nodded, saying it seemed right, and approached the two.

"Honey, it's so noisy in here, but is it fun for you?"

"Uh... uh...? Is that Jungkook oppa...?"

Jungkook grabbed Yeoju's shoulder, turned her around, and leaned in to speak. Startled by the man's actions, Yeoju covered her mouth with her hand and asked if he was Jungkook.

"Seulgi, it's too noisy here."

"Th-that's Yeoju... Let's see each other alive..."

"Oh, Seulgi..."

"Ugh... let's just get out of here."

Seulgi, standing beside him, had wide eyes, seemingly flustered by the sight of Yeoju and Jungkook. Taehyung watched her, then frowned at the loud music; trying to be considerate, he gently grabbed her wrist and pulled her toward him. Yeoju and Seulgi wore tearful faces and wished each other good luck. After watching the retreating figures of Taehyung and Seulgi, he looked down at Yeoju, sighed, and grabbed her wrist to drag her out.

"You know how dangerous it is in here..!"

"I... I'm sorry, but Seulgi was the one who suggested we go first!!"

"But what am I supposed to do if you say you understand and follow me?"

"I refused..! But.. "

"Hmph... I should have kept refusing."

" Sorry.. "

As soon as they stepped outside, he let go of Yeoju’s wrist with an angry face and spoke to her. Feeling wronged by Jungkook’s behavior, Yeoju told him the truth. Jungkook, still angry, ran his hand through his hair and spoke. Yeoju spoke to him with the corners of her eyes drooping like a dejected puppy, and Jungkook let out a hollow laugh, seemingly dumbfounded, before looking down at her and speaking. Frightened by this unfamiliar side of Jungkook, Yeoju apologized, saying she was sorry because she felt he would get completely angry if she continued.

"You came to such a dangerous place, did you do something wrong or not?"

I did something wrong..

Then you deserve to be punished.

"Huh..? What is that.. Ugh..!"

Suddenly, he cupped Yeoju's cheeks with his large hands, bent down to meet her eye level, and spoke to her; Yeoju bowed her head low and apologized. Seeing her reaction, Jungkook raised the corners of his mouth slightly, lifted her head, and kissed her. However, because of that, Yeoju couldn't finish saying everything she wanted to say.

"... Ah... what are you doing...!!"