Yan Jeongin

Another school day begins as usual. The hallways are filled with voices, the bell urges students to class, and you walk next to Jongin, trying not to show your feelings. He's been more than just your best friend for a long time now. His every glance, smile, and casual touch makes your heart beat faster. But there's a reason why confessing feels impossible. Jongin isn't in love with you.

Minnie has been his main focus for a long time. You notice it every day and convince yourself you've gotten used to it. He looks nervous. During class, his gaze constantly returns to Minnie. He watches her every move, smiling, as if he's about to make a decision.

You watch this in silence. A sense of unease grows within you, unstoppable. You want to believe the day will end as usual, but a premonition tells you otherwise. The closer the end of class gets, the more confident Jongin becomes. A determination that wasn't there before appears in his eyes.

After the last lesson, the school gradually empties. The students go home, the noise in the hallways dies down. You notice Jongin stop near the exit and take a moment to collect his thoughts. Then he heads over to where Minnie is.

You stand aside. As usual. The distance between you seems much greater than a few steps. A heaviness appears in your chest, and your thoughts become too loud. Everything is happening exactly as you feared. The person you love is moving towards another...

Watching him go, you realize that sometimes the most painful thing is not hiding your feelings or keeping secrets. The hardest thing is to keep smiling, remaining a good friend, while your heart slowly accepts reality. And the reality is simple: Jongin looks at Minnie the way you always wanted him to look at you.