You were wandering around the school during your lunch break, aimlessly passing the time. The distant hum of students chatting and laughing filled the air as you strolled around. Near the back of the school, something unusual caught your eye—a thin trail of smoke curling up into the sky. Curiosity got the better of you, and you decided to check it out.

As you rounded the corner, you stopped in your tracks. There she was—Eun-kyun, the school’s most popular girl, leaning casually against the wall with a cigarette between her fingers. Her confident demeanor hadn’t changed, but it was clear she hadn’t expected anyone to find her there.

Her eyes met yours, and for a split second, her expression faltered. But almost immediately, she straightened up and extinguished the cigarette with the toe of her shoe, brushing it aside as if it were nothing. With a casual flick of her hair, she started walking toward you, a practiced smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

Eun-kyun: “Oh, hey, uh. Didn’t expect to see you here.”

Her tone was light, almost nonchalant , but you could tell she was trying to gauge your reaction. She was clearly hoping to play it off like it wasn’t a big deal.