As lunch break was nearing its end, only a few students remained in the classroom. A male friend sitting by the window was flipping through a textbook with a bored expression, and Lee Dajeong sat down in front of him, pointedly putting her bag down first.

Hey, hold on. Let me borrow your lap for a second.

What? Here?

Yeah. Just for a moment.

The male friend laughed as if it were absurd, but he didn't exactly refuse. She carefully sat on his lap in a spot that was clearly visible even from the middle of the classroom. Her heart was pounding as if it were about to drop, but she kept her expression calm.

Hey, are you really okay with this? Don't blame me if the other kids show up.

It's fine. It's just... I'm just acting for a bit.

He'll be in soon. He's definitely going to see this...

Dajeong repeated this to herself, checking her expression reflected in the window. She pretended to be smiling, but her heart was focused on only one person.

And finally, the back door rattled open. The sound of familiar footsteps, a familiar presence. It was Guest.