Yora: It's Taehyung. It's really him. Aaaahhh—Taaaaaeeehhyuuuuung!
She suddenly screamed, then immediately caught herself.
Yora: Why did I just scream like that? My brain's a mess.
After thinking for a moment, Yora realized: I'm in Seoul right now, so Taehyung must be in Seoul too. Right, right—I should capture this scene quickly!
She grabbed her phone to take a picture, but the reflection wouldn't appear on camera.
Yora: Useless when I actually need it! What do I do now?
By the time she panicked, the vision in the mirror had already disappeared.
Yora: 😱😱😱 Where did it go? Why won't it show up again?!
She hesitantly touched the mirror, repositioned it, but nothing happened.
Yora: No choice… I'll just have to memorize it. 🥲
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On the Bus
Haein: Why do you keep switching between looking annoyed and smiling?
Yora: It's something important—no, never mind, it's nothing.
Haein: What's going on? Tell me.
Yora: I might come home late today. I have somewhere to go after uni.
Haein: Without me? It's not a guy, is it?
Yora: 😅 What guy? I just have some errands.
Haein: 🤔 Since when do you have errands I don't know about?
Yora: 😁😁😁
(Inner Yora: I've become a master at lying on the spot. 😂)
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University
Yora and Haein arrived at the university and split up to their respective buildings.
As soon as Yora entered her classroom, a guy waved at her.
Junhyeok: Yora! Over here—I saved you a seat.
Yora sat down beside him.
Junhyeok: Hey!
Yora: Hi!
(Inner thoughts: Ugh, another handsome guy, but he's nothing compared to my Taehyung. Who is he again? Oh right, Yora's classmate—seems to like her a bit too much.)
Junhyeok: Here, this is for you.
He handed her a book.
Yora: This is…?
Junhyeok: The one you asked me about last time.
Yora: Ah, right. Thanks.
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After Class
Junhyeok: Are you heading back with Haein? I can drop you off.
Yora: No, I have plans today.
Junhyeok: Alright, take care.
Yora: You too!
She quickly rushed out.
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Han River Park
Yora made her way to the riverside, retracing the scene from the mirror.
Yora: There should be a bridge… a walking path… and a bench?
She wandered around, searching for the exact spot.
Finally, she found it.
Yora: This is the place. Now I just have to wait.
The sun began to set, but the person she was waiting for still hadn't appeared.
Yora: If I wait any longer, I'll wilt like a flower. Taehyung-ah, when are you coming?
She sighed, admiring the view. Seoul's air is so refreshing!
Then, her stomach growled.
Yora: Ugh, I'm starving.
As she turned around, she bumped into someone.
??: Sorry—are you hurt?
He steadied her by the wrist.
Yora: No, I'm fine.
??: Then why are you crying?
(Inner Yora: Taehyung!!! 😍😍😍)
Yora wiped her tears and took a step back.
Yora: Taehyung…? 🥹
??: If you're okay, I'll get going.
Yora: Huh? W-wait!
Before she could say more, another man approached.
Man: Jiwoo, let's go. The car's waiting.
Jiwoo: Yeah, coming.
He left with the other man, leaving Yora frozen in place.
Yora: Jiwoo? Not Taehyung? How…?
She wiped her tears again, utterly confused. What just happened?!
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On the Road
Sanghyun: Who was that girl back there? Do you know her?
Jiwoo: No, we just bumped into each other.
Sanghyun: Really? Then why was she crying?
Jiwoo: How should I know?
Sanghyun: You didn't do anything shady, did you?
Jiwoo: Ask her, not me.
Sanghyun: Fine, fine. What about the hospital? Any leads?
Jiwoo: Nothing. The person we're looking for wasn't there.
Sanghyun: It's been five years. Is he even alive?
Jiwoo: We need to find him, dead or alive.
Sanghyun: 👍👍👍
They got into the car.
Sanghyun: When is Kansook coming back?
Jiwoo: Next week.
Sanghyun: Our hope rests with him, then. I'll go pick up the flowers.
Jiwoo: 🙄🙄🙄