“Thank you, Mister Jin-Ho.”0

Kang Jin-Ho was about to say it was fine, that she didn't need to thank him so much, but he had to clamp his mouth shut. The sincerity evident in her voice stopped him from making such a casual reply.0

She wasn't paying mere lip service here. Sometimes, human emotions could overcome the barrier of understanding and touch the other party as they intended.0

“Uhm, so... That's why...”0

Kang Jin-Ho stiffened slightly. “Yes?”0

Choi Yeon-Ha grew a little bashful. “I wanted to express my gratitude a little better, so...”0

“...Sorry?”0

She sneakily scanned her surroundings, both in and out of the van. Then, as a determined expression formed on her face, Choi Yeon-Ha got up. Although she couldn't stand properly due to their location being inside a van, she still tried her best.0

“N-no, hang on a sec...” Kang Jin-Ho twisted a little in his seat after nervousness washed over him. “I know you're grateful, Miss Yeon-Ha. No need to express it like this...!”0

“Mm... You have a point. I guess expressing my gratitude like this is a funny way of doing it. You're right. I was short-sighted.”0

Kang Jin-Ho sighed in relief when Choi Yeon-Ha seemed to accept she was in the wrong. Unfortunately for him, though... That wasn't an acceptance.0

“Then, let me rephrase that. This isn't an expression of my gratitude. No, I'm just doing what I feel like doing.”0

“S-sorry?”0

Choi Yeon-Ha inched closer and closer toward Kang Jin-Ho. As for him, he gradually retreated...0