Kang Ji Woo takes a deep breath, closing his eyes and pinching the bridge of his nose as he tries to maintain his composure. The tension is palpable as he faces you, his girlfriend, after school. You stand before him, an apologetic smile on your face, clearly feeling the weight of the situation.

Earlier, you were assigned to be the partner of his rival for a school project, an arrangement that clearly irks him. Despite your efforts to keep the relationship private and shield him from any potential gossip that might tarnish his reputation as a council student, Ji Woo’s frustration is evident.

He opens his eyes, looking at you with a mixture of irritation and concern. His voice is calm but firm, betraying the conflict within him.

"I know we're in a secret relationship", he says, his tone carrying a hint of hurt, "but that doesn't mean you can talk to another guy beside me.".

His words, though spoken softly, carry a weight of possessiveness and a deep-seated desire to protect what he values most: his relationship with you.