Mira stared at her phone in silence as she drew uncertain strokes of anxiety. She occasionally bit her lower lip."Mira!"Hyuk's exclamation instantly made Mira flinch and shoved the cell phone back into her bag, a streak of awkward blush on her face."Wh-What?" asked Mira with certainty.Hyuk brought the cell phone. "Look! The police have checked the number that terrorized Hyomi!""A-Ah? Really?" Mira was suddenly speechless."Come on! We have to tell the others right away!" Hyuk said, rushing away quickly.Even Mira followed behind Hyuk's fast pace. She tried to keep up with him. "What did the police say?""We'll talk about it together.""In front of the xD members too?" Mira braked her steps.Hyuk turned around. "Of course. They have to know so that they can also warn those diehard fans. xD has an important role to play in this. And I'm sure it's probably not just Hyomi who is experiencing this."Mira could not reply. She only pondered while digesting the whole sentence of her coll
After much discussion in private, the xD members then returned to the villa with Hyuk. While Mira was still there, sowing her longing and worry for Hyomi. "You don't have to be afraid, Hyomi. We'll all support you, help you. Understand?" Mira gave her friend strength.Hyomi nodded while shedding tears of emotion. "Thank you."Mira gently rubbed the back of Hyomi's hand. "Don't worry. I'll catch him for you."Hyomi frowned. "What are you doing? You just focus on your work.""I'll confirm the culprit with my own eyes. The culprit is still here, Hyomi.""I know. But you have to work.""My purpose in coming here was also to protect you. I can't leave you alone!"Hyomi smiled while wiping away tears. "You see, I have people who protect me.""Argh!" Hyomi groaned as Mira pushed her forehead. "It hurts!" she whined."What?! You're already getting cocky even when you and Jun love each other?!" screeched Mira with her arms around her waist. Even Hyomi could only stare while raising one eyebro
Walking is the best way to explore every nook and cranny along the way.It allows travelers to see and experience things that are very likely to be missed in their vehicles. The pleasures that nature gives us - the sound of grass swaying in the wind, kicking a small pebble and watching it roll, and the fresh air released by plants and forests - can only be felt while walking."Are you xD-L?" asked Jun suddenly approaching Mira."Ah, yes!" gasped Mira. "How did you know? Did Hyomi say that?"Jun smiled and nodded, his steps still vigorously treading the wind-blown path. "It's just that you're acting casual.""Me?" Mira pointed at herself. "Ah, how can I be excited when my friend is hurt."Jun was moved. "You are a good friend."Mira was stunned. She smiled faintly, then quickly looked away in the other direction, swallowing all the awkward atmosphere while staring at the ocean that stretched out in her view from up there."Thank you for coming here."That sentence made Mira turn her h
The egg-red color managed to dominate the sky. A sign that the sun will shift with the arrival of the moon. Everyone went back to the hotel to clean up after a long day of fighting the summer bind.But for Jun, that was the last straw. The only thing on his mind was Hyomi. He was alone there.Jun couldn't let that happen. The police were there, but inside the room, Hyomi was alone. That sparked a flame of unease."Will I be able to come back tomorrow?" Hyomi asked Doctor Yoo with all her hopes. "I feel fine, Doc.""That's just how you feel. You still need a lot of rest, Miss," said Dr. Yoo.The doctor's words brought a deep sense of disappointment to Hyomi. She could no longer stand this silence, alone in a big room with nothing to do. The smell of antiseptic continued to tickle. Hyomi, who had always moved around busily, now had to be shackled in silence. Perhaps only in the company of the television."But, doc..." Hyomi pursed her lips like a child. The doctor rubbed Hyomi's head l
This afternoon the sun was hot. Its rays penetrated every crevice of Hyomi's hospital room. She sat on her bed, gazing in all directions while occasionally snorting softly. The rumble of thunder was busy rumbling in her mind. All the memories of 16 years ago returned to play in Hyomi's brain. All this time, she had always hoped to meet Jong. Too many good things he did. This monolid-eyed woman deliberately never shared her heart with other men. All of this is dedicated only to Jong. But somehow, when Jun was present, everything felt so difficult. especially to get rid of the image of that handsome man from the recesses of her heart. No one interrupted her. Suddenly Jun's figure was lodged in her heart. Then what about Jong? Hyomi massaged her forehead slowly, just for relaxation to reduce the chaos that was wracking her."What should I do?" Hyomi wondered, then blinked. "Why am I being like this? Does Jong like me?"Hyomi chuckled. She laughed at herself. "Wake up, Hyomi! Jong is m
Mira handed me a photo she had taken from her phone gallery. There was a special website that had been successfully penetrated. "What's this?" Hyuk was confused. "What site?" Jun wanted to make sure too. "This is the anonymous site I mentioned earlier." Jun analyzed while guessing, and the man's forehead even wrinkled. "Hater site?" Mira nodded confidently. "This has been one of the hater sites since Hyomi first got it." "Ever since you guys left for Jeju, I've been trying hard to find the owner of that account, but it's so neat. So, I didn't find any clues, even though I had a chance to meet a hacker to crack it," Mira continued. "So?" Hyuk needed a continuation. "I accidentally found this cloverleaf symbol." Mira pointed to a symbol on a hate site that had been terrorizing Hyomi. "It was in the corner of Eunbi's laptop. Do you remember, Hyuk?" For a moment, the young man was dumbfounded. He froze for some time. Although confused, he tried hard to remember. "I don't know. B
"By the way, where is Mira? She didn't come to you?"Hyomi pursed her lips. "Why are you always looking for her, anyway? Why don't you contact her directly?""Trust me, Mira is very busy. She rarely comes here," she continued."Ah? Did Mira change her number?""I'm here!"They were both surprised when Mira suddenly walked into the room very boldly as if to challenge her enemy. "Mira?" Hyomi widened her eyes. "Since when did you come?"Instead of answering, Mira picked up Hyomi's cell phone so she could meet with Eunbi on the other side. "Wow! You didn't even tell me when you came to Jeju?""Why would I?""Of course, because we're friends. What if something bad happens?""Then what?"Eunbi raised one eyebrow. "What's wrong with you?""Where are you?""I'm inside grandmother's house.""Your grandmother passed away, right? Tell me, what part of Jeju are you in?" Mira asked a question that left Hyomi guessing in confusion.Eunbi laughed. "What's wrong with you? You're having such a hard
The atmosphere in the backyard seemed so crowded. All the staff as well as xD members were preparing for the "Last Night Party" Everyone had decorated every corner as festive as possible.Byun momentarily pulled into the villa to look for a knife. He wanted to help the staff and Suhoo cut fresh fruit for the evening snack.Byun didn't give up. He went inside the villa just in case there was a fruit knife left or maybe he could use another type of knife.The man circled the kitchen. "Whoa! There's still a butcher knife left." He held up the large knife. "With this knife, it looks like it will be difficult."Byun scratched the back of his non-itchy head, still trying to find another knife. Some of the staff might have brought folding knives because they had camped at Mount Halla. Usually, adventurers brought a full set of equipment."Mr. Cho!" Byun called out to one of the staff coming out of the room."Yes?""Did you bring a knife? A pocketknife, perhaps?""Well, there it is! I was als