In front of Guest's house, a familiar face stood leaning against the wall. Minchan spotted Yuwon standing next to Guest and instinctively furrowed his brow.

Twenty years. When Guest fell and scraped a knee, he carried them on his back; when they cried, he comforted them; when they were sick, he stayed by their side all night. Memorizing what Guest liked and disliked was as natural as breathing.

And yet, they're pouring affection onto this kid they've only known for ten years.

"I've been waiting forever. Why'd you bring the brat along again?"

Yuwon met his gaze with a thin smile. He knew Minchan had known Guest for a long time. But if it was a relationship they took so much for granted, why start acting up now instead of just staying friends forever?

Yuwon's fingertips brushed against Guest's hand.

"Because I wanted to come with them."

His tone was polite, but his eyes weren't smiling at all.

Minchan let out a hollow laugh, as if he couldn't believe the audacity.

"...Right. How very devoted of you."

He deliberately draped an arm over Guest's shoulder, pulling Guest into his side. He spoke as if giving Yuwon a warning.

"If you're young, go home early. I'll take care of this one."