The days felt normal.
Too normal.
Jisoo smiled more.
Laughed more.
And Kevin…
Stayed.
Everything felt… right.
But not for everyone.
From a distance—
Min Ho watched.
His eyes followed Jisoo.
Every step.
Every smile.
And every moment…
With Kevin.
"You're still watching?"
Tang Lin's voice came from behind.
Min Ho didn't turn.
"…It's nothing."
Tang Lin stepped beside him.
"Doesn't look like nothing."
Min Ho stayed silent.
Tang Lin smiled slightly.
"You used to be the only one beside her."
That hit.
Min Ho's expression changed.
Tang Lin continued—
"And now?"
Min Ho clenched his fist.
"…She chose him."
Tang Lin shook her head slowly.
"No."
Min Ho looked at her.
"She didn't choose," Tang Lin said softly.
"She was influenced."
Min Ho frowned.
"What do you mean?"
Tang Lin leaned closer.
"Kevin isn't as simple as you think."
Min Ho's eyes narrowed.
Tang Lin continued—
"People like him don't just 'care' suddenly."
Min Ho didn't reply.
But doubt…
Entered his mind.
Later—
Jisoo and Kevin sat together.
Jisoo smiled.
"You're quiet today."
Kevin looked at her.
"…Just thinking."
"About what?"
Kevin didn't answer.
Jisoo tilted her head.
"Secret?"
Kevin looked away.
"…Not important."
Jisoo frowned slightly.
For the first time—
A small distance appeared.
Across the room—
Min Ho watched.
Tang Lin's words replayed in his head.
"What if…" he thought,
"…she's being used?"
His expression darkened.
After school—
Jisoo waited.
But Kevin didn't come.
"…Where is he?" she whispered.
Minji walked over.
"Maybe he's busy."
Jisoo nodded.
But something felt off.
From the corridor—
She saw him.
Kevin.
Talking to Tang Lin.
Jisoo froze.
Tang Lin smiled at Kevin.
Saying something.
Kevin didn't smile.
But he didn't leave either.
Jisoo's heart tightened.
"…Why is he with her?" she whispered.
Minji looked in that direction.
Her expression changed slightly.
"…Maybe it's nothing," Minji said.
But even she wasn't sure.
Jisoo looked again.
Kevin and Tang Lin.
Standing close.
For the first time—
A thought appeared.
"…What if I'm wrong about him?"
From far away—
Tang Lin noticed Jisoo watching.
And smiled.
👉 The first crack had appeared.