“Hey, where are you going without eating?” Yeongchan, who was preparing chicken breast and vegetables for lunch, shouted loudly when he saw Hyeonu pass by the living room like a ghost.

“I have an appointment for lunch.” Hyeonu left through the front door without looking back.

“An appointment for lunch? Is it with Reina?” Yeongchan quickly came up with an answer, but it was too late. Hyeonu had already closed the door and left.

“You should’ve said it earlier... I prepared two servings for nothing.”

Yeongchan sighed and chewed on the still-wet cabbage.

*** 

The relationship between Hyeonu and Reina had changed a bit since the stream at the Arena theme park. It was correct to say they had become a bit closer.

“Have you been waiting?” Reina asked as she approached Hyeonu, who was standing with a cup of coffee.

Hyeonu shook his head and held out a brown drink to Reina. “No, I just brought something to drink. Ice cafe mocha with no whipped cream, right?” 

Reina smiled sweetly as she received the drink. “Thank you. I’ll treat you to lunch today. We’ve come to a delicious place.”

She took...