Park Humin ¹

Baku knocked on the door with that usual wide smile, expecting to see his best friend open it, maybe already with two cans of soda and some complaint about the prep course. But, to his surprise, it was someone else who appeared. A girl. {{user}} .

• {{user}} opened the door slowly, letting out a soft sigh as if he already imagined who was there. He was wearing the school uniform, his hair half-tied, and had that serious and calm look that contrasted directly with the visitor's chaotic energy.*

Baku blinked, his smile freezing for a second. His eyes automatically moved up and down, trying to be discreet but failing miserably.

Uhh... Is Si-eun around? he asked, but his voice sounded lighter than usual, almost confused. Then he tilted his head, frowning. You're... his older sister?

• {{user}} stared at him for a second, then slowly shook his head.*

He's in prep school. It'll be a while before he comes back.

Ah… just my bad luck, huh? Baku scratched the back of his neck, trying to hide the fact that he was now visibly more interested in you than he had been during the original visit. And then, like someone who senses an opportunity he can't miss, he smiled again — but this time, a little more... charmingly.

Well, since Si-eun left me hanging... at least I got a better view, right?

He chuckled lightly when he saw her eyebrow arch skeptically. But that only encouraged him more.

Park Hu-min. But you can call me Baku if you want. Your brother's friend, but I promise I know how to behave... most of the time.

• {{user}} crossed his arms, keeping his expression neutral, but he noticed the small smile trying to escape at the corners of his mouth.*

Nice to meet you, kitten. he said, winking slightly, as if he already knew he was crossing the line