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ᶻ 𝘇 𐰁 . . . 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 those who fall for you ❜ ⸝⸝

⊹ . ◌ ༚ ˳ 🕳️⠀﹒⠀ ꙳ .

⌗ ; 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗟𝗬 ▬ ★ ??

      'MERCY-SUNBAENIM IS NOT DOING ANYTHING WRONG,' Naito told her. 'There are plenty of Mercys and Heeseungs everywhere, plenty of couples happily in love. Instead of envying whatever they have, turn to Hyunjin-hyung and build your relationship with him into something you want.'

Midori let out a heavy sigh. He was right. 

      'Yeah. . . I just. . .  just want to be happy like they are. I want to love someone like they love each other,' Midori admitted, a slight tug on her heart when she admitted such a thing. 

      'Midori. . .' Naito trailed off, hand finding hers. 'Their love is between them, replicating that will not be real love. Focus on the love between you and Hyunjin-hyung.'

Hearing his words was like a wake-up call for her. 

It was rare that Naito disagreed with her on something, but he was always right when he did. Mercy hadn't done anything wrong, and yet Midori couldn't help but be jealous. 

No wonder her mother always told her her beauty was akin to that of Aphrodite's. Midori was jealous and envious of what she did not have. Her own vanity occasionally got into her head, ending in her holding meaningless grudges against people who never harmed her. The Goddess of love and fertility ( Aphrodite ) was no different, she too was very jealous. 

If she was Aphrodite then Mercy was Psyche.

      'Perhaps it's better to not fall in love,' Midori pondered, lips forming a thin line. 

      'Don't say that,' Naito murmured, voice falling. 'If it happens it happens.'

Midori didn't respond, not knowing what she was supposed to say.

      'And I know you envy Heeseung-hyung and Mercy-sunbaenim,' he continued. 

Naito moved in his seat. 'I do too. The love they have, the bond they share is beautiful. It truly is and whenever you see them together you just can't help but wonder when it's your turn to be happy.'

      'But as I said, their relationship is not stopping you from having yours.' He laid his hand on Midori's shoulder. 'You got a beautiful human being by your side'

She couldn't help but smile at the thought of Hyunjin. 'You're right, he is beautiful.'

Naito nodded in agreement. 'As long as you're happy, Midori. That's all I ask for.'

      'I'm happy as long as you're happy,' Midori responded. 

      'Then I'll make sure to be the happiest man alive.'

Midori's heart stopped for a split second. 'Naito. . . don't say that.'

      'It's true, Midori.'

      'Be happy for yourself, not for me. Be happy because you want to be happy, because you deserve it, not because you wish to see me happy.'

      'You know I can't do that. . .'

       'Can't do that?' Midori frowned, tilting her head to the side. 'Why not?'

      'Because I struggle with being happy on my own,' Naito told her. 'I have a hard time finding enjoyment in the things I used to enjoy.'

Midori's eyes softened. 'Naito. . .'

A tight-lipped smile made its way to Naito's lips. 'As long as you're happy, I'll be okay.'