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19. It was just cute

Her hair, soaked in warm water, tickled her cheeks and shoulders.

Seyun stood cautiously in front of the room door, patting her head with a towel.

She took a slow breath, sweeping her hair to one side with both hands.

He was bracing himself physically and mentally, as if he were a soldier going off to war.

My memories of last night were patchy and indistinct, but I had a foreboding feeling that I had done something terribly embarrassing.

My hand gripped the doorknob with strength.

She turned the handle very slowly and opened the door slightly.

I peek my head through the gap and check the situation outside.

The living room was quiet. There was not a single sound.

A look of relief crossed his face for a moment.

I thought I could sneak out now, have a glass of water, and sneak back into the room.

At that moment, right in front of the door, a low, quiet voice was heard.

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"Are you awake?"

Seyeon screamed and threw her body back at the sudden words.

Losing her balance, she tried to fall backwards, but at that moment, Myeongho's arm quickly wrapped around her waist and caught her body.

His hand was wrapped tightly around her waist, and Seyun's hand instinctively froze, clutching his chest.

The distance between the two people was 5cm. They were close enough that their breaths could touch each other.

A drop of water fell from his slightly damp hair and soaked Myungho's shirt.

His eyes flickered slightly for a moment. Seyeon froze.

Embarrassment and embarrassment came rushing in at once, and my whole face turned red.

After a while, Myeongho slowly averted his gaze.

And then, without a word, he let go of her hand. As the strength in her waist slightly relaxed, he took a step back first.

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“I almost fell again.”

His tone was calm. But there was a cautious warmth in his voice.

Seyeon covered her face with both hands and stepped back.

I hung my head in shame, forgetting that my hair was sticking to my face.

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“I’m… sorry… I really didn’t know… I was so surprised…”

Myungho looked at her for a moment and then lowered his head slightly.

A playful smile faintly appears on his expressionless face.

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“…If you’re going to be so surprised, I think it would be better to just come out next time. Just don’t stick your head out.”

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After a terrifying street accident that occurred in front of the door.

Seyun carefully looks at Myeongho, who has taken a step back and is sitting down, playing with his hair.

He was still sitting leisurely on the sofa, but there was a strange smile on his face.

Seyeon hesitates with her lips tightly shut, and finally speaks hesitantly.

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“…I… that… yesterday…”

The voice was barely audible, and was choked with shame.

Myungho turned his head and looked at her. His eyes were peaceful.

But Seyun can't meet his gaze and continues talking while staring at the floor.

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“…I didn’t… do anything wrong… or anything like that…?”

For a moment, silence flows.

Myeongho looked at her without saying anything, then slowly raised the corners of his mouth.

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"Is it a mistake?"

At those short words, Seyeon is startled and raises her head.

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“Huh… you did? Really?? Did I… say something? Or… do something?”

His face turns red, his eyes grow wide, and his fingertips start to twitch.

Myungho smiles slightly, as if he finds the reaction amusing. He speaks playfully, seemingly indifferently.

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"Don't you remember?"

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“…Yes… I can see it a little blurry…”

Seyeon muttered quietly and avoided eye contact. Myungho watched her, tilted his head slightly, and added another question.

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“…What kind of vague memory do you have?”

At those words, Seyun just lowers her head.

As if his face had nowhere else to turn red, he covered his head with both hands and curled up.

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“Oh really… I just want to go back under the covers…”

At that sight, Myeongho lets out a low laugh.

Then, he slightly shifts his playful gaze and speaks softly in a lower voice.

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"I didn't make any mistakes."

His gaze quietly reaches Seyeon.

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“…It was just cute..”

At those words, Seyeon froze.

He looked at Myeongho quietly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Myungho doesn't avert his gaze. He simply looks at her calmly and calmly.

Seyun felt her heart pounding quietly.

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‘… What did you just say… just now…?’

My mind felt empty, but my heart was pounding. In that moment, unable to speak, my breath lingered in my mouth instead of words.