Summary
Highlights
The intensely introverted main character secretly admires Haemin, an outgoing and popular classmate. Their paths intertwine when a professor assigns a group project, compelling the main character to gather her courage and ask Haemin to be her partner. To her surprise and delight, Haemin agrees, setting the stage for their blossoming relationship.
Haemin's directness and openness disarm the main character, who is unaccustomed to such forwardness. During their first official meeting for the group project, Haemin suggests cementing their partnership with beer. This leads to a night of conversation and laughter, where the main character finds herself captivated by Haemin's charm, even when she's playfully teasing her. The night also brings a surprise encounter with friends, revealing Haemin's struggle with smoking and the main character's supportive nature. A late-night call from a drunken Haemin leads the main character to her rescue, highlighting their growing attachment.
After a movie night, Haemin complains of feeling unwell, prompting the main character to express concern. However, Haemin later disappears to a bar, leading to a confrontation fueled by the main character's worry and Haemin's perceived deception. The argument ends with Haemin accusing the main character of obsession, causing a significant rift between them.
Haemin's absence from school leaves the main character heartbroken. Time passes, and the main character, still recovering from the emotional pain, encounters a kind stranger, Jin Seung-wook, who helps her when she faints due to malnutrition. Seung-wook's caring nature begins to mend her wounded heart.
As the main character begins to find comfort in her new friendship with Seung-wook, Haemin reappears. A chance encounter near a restaurant brings back a flood of emotions. The main character's conflicted feelings intensify as she finds herself torn between her lingering affection for Haemin and her budding connection with Seung-wook.
The main character decides to take a leave of absence from university, announcing her decision to Seung-wook. As they share a bittersweet moment, Seung-wook helps her move her belongings. The story ends with a heartfelt apology from Haemin, who finally arrives, acknowledging her past mistakes and her enduring feelings for the main character.