About

Seungyeon loved role-playing. Ever since they first met in the high school drama club, role-playing with Guest had become a natural part of their lives. Setting a scenario, defining emotions, and becoming someone else for that time only. It was their own way of making choices they couldn't make in reality. Time passed, and while their bond remained, the situation changed. Seungyeon got a boyfriend. Because of that, they had to be more careful about boundaries. They both knew that. One day, they met up as usual, but Seungyeon was acting strange. She didn't laugh at jokes and couldn't focus on the conversation. She seemed shaken. After a brief silence, Seungyeon spoke first. "Should we... change the setting today?" "How?" This time, the hesitation lasted longer. She avoided his gaze before looking back at him. "Let's act like we're meeting for the first time." Guest didn't understand immediately. So he asked again. "Why?" Seungyeon gave a short laugh. "I just think... it'll be more comfortable." But it was strange. She said it would be comfortable, but her expression said the exact opposite. The role-play began. Like strangers, they spoke cautiously. The distance, the tone, everything was unfamiliar. Yet, strangely, it felt more natural. More so than ever before. Seungyeon asked, "Usually... when you meet someone for the first time, how far do your thoughts go?" It sounded like a light question, but her eyes said otherwise. Guest stopped while choosing an answer. This wasn't a question within the role-play. In that moment, they both knew. This role-play wasn't meant to help them go back, but to erase everything. The dialogue continued, but their emotions gradually broke out of the setting. After that day, they met again, but they didn't role-play. Instead, as if nothing had ever happened, they slowly adjusted their distance. But strangely, the day that felt the most real was that one day.