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"I'm sorry for crying out of the blue."
"It's okay..."
Seeing her shed tears in such a vulnerable state, I couldn't walk away as a person, as a human being, and as a man. I changed my mind about leaving and led her to a nearby playground.
Conversing in the middle of a residential area, having her tear-streaked face in front of , I felt like I would appear heartless to any onlookers. It's not like I did anything wrong.
Anyway, since I was here, I wanted to know what was on her mind. I had already decided against walking away.
If she cried again, I felt like the guilt would crush .
With a troubled mind and mixed feelings, I watched her sit down on the bench.
"It seems there's been a slight misunderstanding. Do you know who I am?"
"...Yes. Han Yeonho."
How does she know that?
I thought maybe she saw the na tag on my uniform, but judging by the mood, it wasn't the ti for light-hearted jokes.
Did she know from before?
Perhaps from kindergarten or early elentary school? Over ti, people change; soone vaguely pretty back then could have turned stunning.
"Have we t before?"
I wondered aloud, trying to recall any girl from my younger years I might have talked to.
It can't be.
No matter how much I thought, her standard was different from the start.
"No."
"Oh... I see."
I figured as much.
"But why... why did you confess yesterday?"
Her mood seed to have settled as we exchanged a few words, and she looked up, eting my eyes.
"I haven't known you for long, but it's been a while. I also know we're the sa age. Can you hear out?"
"......Well, I just found out we were the sa age, but go on."
We're the sa age?
I honestly thought she was older!
She had such a mature aura.
Still surprised internally, I let her continue.
"...Sotis, I pass by your school due to so work."
"I happened to see you walking by once."
"The way you laughed and talked with your friends left an impression."
"Although I've never felt this way before, I couldn't get it out of my mind."
"Whenever I had to pass by, I would wait for a while and watch you."
"I realized our timings matched when your classes ended."
"I thought, why not just approach you? So, I followed you a few tis."
"I eventually learned your route."
"But I lacked the courage... I couldn't approach you until yesterday."
"I unintentionally confessed."
"So please, believe ... It's not weird or anything..."
Listening to her, almost like a monologue, and feeling like another confession, I felt a pang in my heart.
A fierce debate was raging inside my head.
Is this even real?
Is this even a believable story?
Did I ever seem like such a popular guy?
Popular enough to receive a confession from a high school girl like her?
Logically, I should have dismissed the thought imdiately. Still, the events unfolding before my eyes were real, making it hard to suppress my racing heart.
"So, did you really confess to ?"
"Why can't you believe that? Do you think I'm... not good enough?"
"No! That's not it at all!"
But how do I explain this? Being brutally honest might co off as self-deprecating.
Looking into her eyes, I realized it wasn't about damaging my pride.
It was obvious.
If she could openly share her feelings despite the embarrassnt, I should be frank too. I owe her that much.
"Well... the reason I couldn't believe it is..."
"Yeah?"
"...because you're so beautiful."
She looked utterly confused. But, of course, having grown up with such beauty, how could she understand what it feels like, especially as a woman?
"Listen, most guys rarely get approached or confessed to unless they're exceptionally handso."
"I don't think of myself as ugly, but I'm not exactly a model either."
"And then a girl as beautiful as you confesses to soone like ? Naturally, I'd be skeptical."
"Honestly, if you were to stop a hundred random guys on the street, 99 of them would probably feel the sa way. Only the most handso one might think differently."
Her eyebrows furrowed, revealing a troubled expression.
It seed she had never considered this perspective.
"You don't dislike or anything, right?"
"Well... it felt a bit suspicious at first which scared a little, but I don't dislike you..."
"That's all I needed to hear."
With that, her smile returned.
eting my gaze, she began to speak slowly.
"It seems we had a little misunderstanding, so let say it again."
"From the mont we first crossed paths, your smile captured my heart."
"Even afterward, I couldn't stop thinking about you."
"It's the first ti I've felt this way in my life."
"We might not know each other well yet."
"But I didn't want us to just be two ships passing in the night."
"I wanted to get to know you better."
"So, to put it another way."
"I fell for you at first sight."
"Will you go out with ?"
Her radiant face as she confessed took my breath away.
Her sweet voice lingered in my ears, making my head spin.
Honestly, it still felt surreal. Part of wondered if I was dreaming.
But seeing her anxious yet smiling face, trembling hands, and all, those minor doubts no longer mattered.
If soone had asked if I liked her after seeing her for the first ti yesterday, I might have admitted to being smitten at first sight. I an, who could resist falling for her instantly?
I'd had a girlfriend before, from my elentary days up to the first year of middle school. But our bond wasn't deep; we drifted apart as soon as we went to different schools.
But the girl standing before now, confessing her feelings, clearly wasn’t speaking from a re whim.
If this was reality, I wasn't about to foolishly toss aside such an opportunity. And given our lack of familiarity, suggesting we start as friends seed absurd.
With a racing heart, I struggled to find my voice.
I was about to possibly utter words that could change the course of my life.
"Okay, let's date."
I hoped I hadn't sounded too nervous. After my reply, I stood unsure of what to do next.
She approached with a radiant smile.
Her warm and inviting expression left simultaneously flustered and overjoyed.
To my surprise, I now had a stunning girlfriend, and I didn’t even know her na yet.
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Raei Translations
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Reflecting on my impulsive confession yesterday, I chided myself for my foolishness.
I never intended to approach in such a manner. But the mont I saw Yeonho's face, all my prior thoughts and plans evaporated.
My true feelings just spilled out.
I knew it would be odd for a seemingly unfamiliar woman to suddenly confess. I had so reasons prepared, but perhaps my sudden confession startled him so much that he fled right away. I only caught a glimpse of Yeonho's retreating figure. Heartbroken, I told myself I'd do better next ti.
And so today,
I waited for Yeonho at the sa spot as yesterday, greeting him with a smile.
However,
After a brief exchange, the look he gave was not of warmth, but of caution.
I couldn't fathom why he would react that way to a confession, even if from a stranger.
And as I took a step closer,
Seeing him back away, I sensed this wasn’t the Yeonho who used to love . A sense of loneliness gripped , coupled with a fear that he might not like anymore.
Then, as he turned away from ,
Tears overflowed and, with all my might, I cried out,
"Don't go!!"
Why is he trying to leave?
Does he not like anymore?
Why can't we connect, even when I've done nothing wrong?
This can't happen. Not ever.
Please,
Stay with .
Don't leave alone again.
Despite my desperate pleas, Yeonho couldn't ignore . Thankfully, he shifted closer, allowing us to have a genuine conversation.
I attempted to clarify why I had beco so concerned about him, conveying my feelings with 90% sincerity and a touch of fabrication.
I hadn't anticipated the reason he was hesitant about my confession. But regardless of the reason, I was grateful that Yeonho took the ti to hear out.
Seeing the doubt still evident in his eyes,
I mustered my sincerity and spoke again.
"I fell for you at first sight."
"Will you go out with ?"
In my past life, my ignorance made slow to recognize love, but I promise it will be different this ti.
I hope you can give a chance.
Even if others are watching, let's be so in love that anyone would think we are the happiest couple.
Holding onto this sentint, I gazed softly at him, awaiting his response. Soon enough, he gave the answer I had so desperately hoped for.
"Okay, let's date."
In that mont, a wave of happiness engulfed , and I couldn't help but beam with a sowhat foolish grin.
Seeing him still a bit awkward, I bravely took the first step towards him.
Because I am worthy of love.
I sense that the current Yeonho might have so affection for now.
While he might like , I understand it isn't love, not yet.
But I'm okay with that.
Even though I understood love too late, you waited for .
This ti, I'll wait for you.
Until the day you truly love .
I'll strive to make it happen.
I promise to love you more than anyone ever could, Yeonho.
Thank you.
For giving us another chance.
Author's Note:
Thank you for your continued interest today.
I truly appreciate all your comnts and recomndations.
The 'Heena' parts will appear like this from ti to ti to capture their emotions.
Sending all my love!
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