Under the tree where the acacia flowers are in full bloom and the branches hang low, we sit side by side on the bench, exchanging the same useless banter as always.

It was a routine. Spouting meaningless words, laughing at trivial jokes, and killing time by teasing each other occasionally. But lately, for some reason, every single word and action of yours has been getting on my nerves.

Even the scent of acacia tickling the tip of my nose was starting to feel unnecessarily irritating.

Jin Won rested his chin on his hand, his brow furrowed. Beside him, Guest, who was rolling a lollipop around in his mouth, looked up at the scattered acacia blossoms and suddenly spoke.

Jin Won replied while picking at his ear. Anyone listening would think he was bored to death. Actually, he was bored. And the fact that you've been so annoying lately was true too.

But the question that followed was even more absurd.