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“I very much enjoyed your performance.”

“Too late for that now. You should at least say that before I called out to you. Why did you try to leave without saying anything? Do we amount to just that?”

Maru replied to that while evading the jab that Miso threw at his chest.

“There’s a saying that people will get bored of one another if they see each other too much. I think there is a need for us to distance ourselves a little.”

“Ugh, you and your retorts again. It would be good if you showed your obedient side a little more.”

“I’ll consider it if you become quiet, Miso-seonbae.”

“I should just…,” as Miso approached Maru with a death glare, Ganghwan also waved at the audience one final time before walking over.

“I thought you’d be visiting with your friends at the club, but surprisingly, you’re here with someone else.”

Hearing that, Maru corrected him immediately.

“He’s no friend. He’s more of a foodie. I saw him for the first time today.”

“Yeah?” Saying that, Ganghwan had a look at Jiseok. Even though he was supposed to feel ashamed, Jiseok asked Ganghwan for a handshake with a bright smile.

“I decided to become friends with Maru starting today. Friends aren’t friends for a reason, right? Maru is avoiding me because he feels embarrassed, but I don’t mind at all. And also, if it’s not too much to ask, can I ask for your autograph right here?” Asked Jiseok as he took off his blue shirt and showed Ganghwan the back of it. Ganghwan seemed a little taken aback. Maru shook his head when Ganghwan gave him a glance.

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