An Unexpected Proposal
Jeigan stepped inside the massive hall and looked around in amazement.
"Wow… this hall is huge," he whispered. "And there are so many students… it feels like the entire university is here."
He looked around again.
"Wait… where did Jinha go?"
Suddenly—
"Jeigan! Jeigan! Over here!"
He turned.
Jinha was waving at him from across the hall.
"Hurry! There are two empty seats here!"
"Coming!"
Jeigan quickly pushed through the crowd and reached her row.
Jinha pointed.
"You sit here. I'll sit next to you."
"Okay."
He sat down.
For a moment, he looked around nervously.
Jinha noticed.
"You're nervous, aren't you?"
Jeigan scratched the back of his head.
"Yeah… a little."
Jinha smiled softly.
"Don't worry. It's normal. First few days are always like this. After some time, everything starts to feel comfortable."
Jeigan nodded.
"Yeah… you're right."
Jinha leaned slightly closer.
"And if you ever need help… just tell me, okay?"
Jeigan smiled.
"Thanks for helping me so much. And if you ever need help too… just let me know."
"Of course."
Then—
Footsteps approached.
A girl stopped in front of them.
A playful smirk on her face.
"Well, well… Jinha."
Her eyes moved toward Jeigan.
Slowly… from head to toe.
"So you already found yourself a new boyfriend?"
She smiled.
"I have to admit… you have good taste."
Jinha's eyes widened.
"What are you talking about?!"
Jeigan raised his hand slightly.
"Excuse me… I think you misunderstood."
He spoke calmly.
"We're not a couple. I'm new here, and Jinha was just helping me. We're just friends."
Jinha nodded quickly.
"Yes, exactly."
The girl crossed her arms.
"Really?"
She stared at them for a moment.
Then—
Her expression changed.
A confident smile.
"Well… in that case, you're lucky."
Jeigan blinked.
"Lucky?"
She flipped her hair.
"Because I'm about to propose to you."
…
Jeigan froze.
"…What?"
"You heard me," she said proudly. "You're very lucky. I'm choosing you to be my boyfriend."
Jinha's thoughts—
(Wait… she wants him to be her boyfriend?)
(Why does that bother me…?)
(I just met him today…)
(Then why do I feel uncomfortable…?)
She looked at Jeigan.
(He'll probably accept her… she's beautiful…)
(…Why am I even thinking like this?)
Meanwhile—
Jeigan spoke calmly.
"I'm sorry… but I can't accept that."
The girl blinked.
"…What?"
"I haven't accepted anything," Jeigan continued. "And honestly… I can't accept your proposal."
The girl frowned.
"You're rejecting me?"
She pointed at herself.
"Do you even realize how lucky you are? I'm offering to be your girlfriend."
She leaned closer.
"And don't call me 'miss.' My name is Suire."
Jeigan nodded.
"Alright… Suire."
He paused.
"But my answer is still no."
Jinha's thoughts exploded—
(Yes! Good job, Jeigan!)
(…Wait… why am I happy?)
(Am I crazy?)
(Why do I feel relieved…?)
She covered her mouth slightly.
Embarrassed.
Suire's face turned red.
"WHAT?!"
"You rejected me?!"
She glared at him.
"Do you know how beautiful I am? No one has ever rejected me before!"
She leaned closer.
"You're making a mistake."
"I can give you anything… money, luxury…"
She smirked.
"I can fulfill all your desires."
"Are you still going to reject me?"
Jeigan looked at her calmly.
"Yes."
Suire's eyes narrowed.
"Why?"
Jeigan shrugged slightly.
"Because I'm not interested in those things."
He paused.
"And if we're talking about desires…"
"I only have one."
Suire crossed her arms.
"Oh really?"
"And what exactly is that desire?"