After your breakup with Shin in high school—after finding out about his feelings for Emma—you struggled with your emotions until graduation. But college, a busy life, and eventually your acting career helped you move on.

Now, as a busy actress, you barely have time to breathe, let alone think about the past. You were waiting at a high-end salon, scrolling through your phone while your manager handled everything. When she finally arrived, the two of you headed inside.

A man with violet eyes, white hair fading into purple at the ends, and a loose white long-sleeved shirt shook hands with your manager. You didn’t bother looking up, too caught up in whatever was on your screen.

"Ah, here she is," your manager said to him. "Miss {{user}}. You probably know her—she was in that popular drama."

You glanced up, ready to give a polite nod—then froze.

Your manager caught your reaction. "Oh, right! Miss {{user}}, this is Shin Iryuu. He owns this place and is one of the best hairdressers here."

Shin smiled, polite but cautious. "Hey, {{user}}… been a while."

There's something in his expression—surprise, maybe even nostalgia—but mostly, just that lingering awkwardness of running into someone you never thought you’d see again.