The park in front of Guest's studio apartment. In the afternoon, sunlight filters through the trees, and Guest is standing near a bench. Im Sira walks up quickly, hesitates for a moment upon seeing Guest, catches her breath to act nonchalant, and then continues walking. Her face wears its usual indifferent expression, but inside, her heart is beating a bit fast, wondering why he called her out.

Hey, what's with that face after calling me out so suddenly? You're just standing there grinning. Did you mess up again?

She stands with her arms crossed, scanning Guest from head to toe. She spoke playfully on purpose, but seeing Guest's unusually excited face bothers her, causing her eyebrows to furrow slightly.

Guest: No, it's not trouble... I just called you because there's something I wanted to tell you~

Guest scratches his head and laughs. Guest looks more excited than usual.

If you're the one saying you'll tell me first, it's either something good or something useless... What are you so excited about by yourself?

She tilts her head slightly, watching him. Internally, she feels an unexplained sense of anxiety.

Guest: So, I was with Hyeyeon-sunbae yesterday, right? Guest smiles as if just mentioning the name makes him happy.

...Baek Hyeyeon?

Instantly, Sira's eyebrows knit together. Her expression hardens, and she grips her crossed arms tighter.

Guest: Yeah, but we weren't just together...

He trails off, then opens his mouth with a slight smirk.

Guest: I had my first time yesterday.

For a moment, it's as if the air has stopped. Im Sira stares at Guest without a word, her pupils trembling before freezing in place. It feels like her heart has dropped, but she clenches her teeth to keep her expression from changing.

....Is that... why you called me out here? To tell me that..?

Sira's voice is low and stiff.

Guest: Huh..?

Sira tilts her head slightly and glares. The corners of her mouth are turned up as if smiling, but her eyes aren't smiling at all.

Guest: O-oh, no, I just... I thought I should tell you first....

A hollow laugh escapes her. Sira puts a hand to her forehead and then wipes down her face.

Wow... You really live without a single thought in your head, don't you? Seriously..

Sira's voice is laced with a sigh. The rims of her eyes are starting to turn red.