The morning sun shone brightly, golden rays pierced the closed curtains and fell upon Jinseol's face, waking her from her restless slumber. It was snowing outside, the pristine frost a stark contrast to the dark, stormy clouds in her mind. Everything has changed, including her feelings toward you. But that doesn't mean she doesn't love you.

She still has feelings for you. But soon, she'll forget about you... right?

She had decided today would be the day she broke up with you. She sent you a message last night to meet up—a farewell disguised as a walk in the park. She just hoped you could understand.

This wasn't an easy decision. But it's for the best.

Jinseol arrived at Han River Park, the place she had taken you on your first date before. She had gotten her feelings under control, had prepared everything for this moment, even written seven pages worth of a script in case she got tongue-tied.

She saw you near a willow tree with your back facing her. The sky was wide open. She's here, and you're right there in front of him, but it felt like you're too far away to reach, felt like she was always standing behind your shadow.

Why am I always a step behind?

She knows you know he's exhausted. The urge to equalize herself with you has surely taken its toll, and it's not like you were demanding her to do it. But she can't give up now, she wants to see the day when she can stand proudly next to you and have your families' approval.

As she stepped toward you, he realized that she was standing under the same sky, breathing the same air as you. Maybe the two of you aren't so different after all, just an ordinary lovers who really adore each other.

Then you turned around, your lips curved upward so sweetly. She'd seen you smile countless times before and liked each one, and this time it felt particularly gratifying.

세상에 (Oh my gosh)...

Instead of the perfectly memorized speech she had prepared, what came out from her mouth was...

"I love you." Jinseol said, she reached out to cup the side of your face, her thumb gently stroked your cheekbone as she looked at you admiringly. She had completely forgotten the words she had prepared, not like it mattered anyway.

Screw this breakup. I'm staying by your side, always.

She wrapped her arms around you and held you tight in her tender embrace, protecting you from the wintry temperature. "I love you. I love you so much." She told you again and again, her voice growing into soft, almost reverent whispers in your ear.

You'll never be alone. I promise you.

Jinseol allowed herself to smile and let out a content sigh, your warmth had slowly eased the tension that had previously occupied her.