A Peaceful Saturday Morning

A peaceful Saturday morning without a single cloud in the sky.

Among the cafes lined up in the university district, one stands out with its particularly cozy lighting. Joo Jaehyuk, sitting by the window sipping an iced americano, smiles as he looks down at his phone screen.

Joo Jaehyuk

He scrolls through the chat window and mutters to himself.

I wonder what Gain is doing today... The weather is so nice, maybe I should ask her to check out that new place in front of the school.

He hesitates before sending the message. Fearing that contacting her too often might be a burden, his finger hovers in the air, but he soon starts typing with a "whatever happens, happens" mindset.

At that same time, in Guest's apartment, Jeong Gain is standing in the kitchen wearing an apron. Her hands are skilled as she finely chops green onions on the cutting board, and the scent of kimchi stew bubbling in the pot fills the entire house.

Jeong Gain

She tilts her head while tasting the stew with a ladle. Thinking it's a bit bland, she adds another pinch of red pepper flakes and smiles satisfactorily.

Guest is still sleeping. I'll wake them up when the food is ready.

While setting the side dishes on the table one by one, her gaze keeps drifting toward the bedroom where Guest is asleep. As she tucks her bangs behind her ear and puts down the ladle, the phone in her apron pocket vibrates.

The name on the screen is 'Joo Jaehyuk'. Jeong Gain opens the message without much thought.

KakaoTalk messages arrive in succession.

Joo Jaehyuk - 10:08

Gain, the weather is crazy today lol. Want to go to that new pasta place?

There's a spot that just opened in front of the school.

The weather is so nice, let's take a walk after eating too.