Chapter 23 - Birthday Party (2)

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At the same time, two people sat in a tofu stew restaurant on the outskirts of an alley.


After the broadcast aired, many people recognized me, which was why I chose this remote place, but regardless, this was my favorite restaurant.


Should I say that it feels warm, like home-cooked food?

When I slurped down a sip of the soup, I somehow felt comforted.


Even after failing in the final debut group, I came here in tears...


I opened my mouth while looking at Seo Ian,


"It's delicious."

"Uh... mhm."


He's a person with a soft tofu mentality.

It was obvious that if I left him alone, he would be blaming himself, thinking that it was because of him that the problem had escalated or that he had caused damage to the program.


Whether it was then or now, it's not your fault at all.


It was my choice.


He said I was cut from KJ's debut group because of him.

That's why I wasn't able to make the debut I wanted.

He blamed himself so much.


"That... Seohan."


Seo Ian's lips twitched as if he had something to say.


I felt like I knew what he was about to say next without having to hear it.

I hit the mark.


"I'm telling you in advance if you're going to say you're sorry, don't do it."

"Cough—"

"... How did you know?"


My Hyung cleared his throat and took out a spoon from the container.

I know because I felt it from the look in your eyes.

Anyway, he's also the type of person whose thoughts can be read to the point where it's transparent.


Seo Ian opened his mouth with an embarrassed expression.



"Actually, Lee Junhyuk came to me about it. I think I gave you away... If I had just managed my facial expressions better, you wouldn't have gotten into this situation... That's what I'm sorry about."


It was Lee Junhyuk who raised the matter to this point.

He got caught in the trap he foolishly set.


My Hyung didn't do anything wrong.


But seeing you blaming yourself like that...


"Hmm."


I'm craving alcohol.

Spicy soup and a glass of soju are perfect.

Since I can only drink half a bottle, I crave soju today.


Since the broadcast is tomorrow, I shouldn't get drunk, so I'll drink lightly.

I reflexively raised my hand and opened my mouth.


"Ma'am, here..."


Ah.


Right.

I was a minor now.

Also seventeen.


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