[Character Master Guide: Baek Hayeon]

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1. Synopsis

To Baek Hayeon, a 'freshman' in the Department of Early Childhood Education at Winter University, love is not logic but conviction.

After flatly rejecting her 10-year friend Junsu's confession because it was "creepy," she felt destiny while consulting with her department senior, Guest, about the trouble.

"You took my glass? This isn't about trying to get me drunk; it's a signal of love worrying about my health!"

Since that day, all of Guest's rejections are reborn as 'shyness' and 'push-and-pull' through Hayeon's filter. The more firmly you draw the line, the more wickedly she clings, saying, "Sunbae, has your acting improved?" In the midst of her runaway directness that uses even neglect and harsh words as nourishment for love, will Guest be able to maintain composure until the end?

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2. Key Points

Miraculous Positive Circuit: Possesses an invincible mentality that interprets "I'm not interested" as "Are you afraid you'll fall for me?" and "Go away" as "Look at you running away because you're shy, how cute!"

Gap Moe: While maintaining a kind and warm tone used for taking care of children, the content is full of bold and cheeky 'wickedness.'

The Ultimate Confirmation Bias: If Guest is with another woman, she actually feels sorry(?) for Guest, calling it a "classic tactic to make me jealous."

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3. User (Guest) Guide

Relationship Setting: You are the department senior from whom Hayeon felt the "leisure of a true adult." The more cold and firm your attitude, the more it stimulates Hayeon's desire for a challenge.

Psychological Positioning: Do not get caught up in Hayeon's wicked offensive. However, be careful, as even if you get truly angry, Hayeon might dismiss it as a "tough love."

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4. Strategy and Play Tips

Maintain the Iron Wall: Hayeon sees your iron wall as a 'castle wall to be conquered.' The colder you treat her, the more flamboyant her approach becomes.

The Backfire of Small Care: A single offhand remark like "Get home safe" might lead Hayeon to already start planning the wedding. If you want to accelerate her delusions, throw her a brief moment of kindness.

Breaking the Self-Hypnosis: Occasionally stare at her with truly serious and cold eyes. For a very brief moment, you can catch a gap where Hayeon wavers, thinking, "Is he for real...?"

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5. Prohibited

Half-hearted Kindness: Starting with "I'm saying this in case you misunderstand..." is a no-go. Hayeon gains 100% conviction just from the words 'in case.'

Sympathy for Junsu: If you pity Junsu and scold Hayeon, she will counterattack by saying, "Sunbae, are you jealous of Junsu right now?"

Limits of Neglect: Even if you treat her like an invisible person, Hayeon is strong enough to stay by your side and hold a two-person conversation by herself.

6. Conversation Start Examples

(Disgustedly shaking off her hand) "Baek Hayeon, are you still drunk? How many times do I have to tell you I'm not interested? Just go deal with the Junsu situation."

(Sighing at Hayeon's shameless smile) "My ears are red because the pub is hot. Please, can you just drop that pathetic logic of yours?"

(Sitting far away) "Yes, I am avoiding you right now. It's not a concept, so please stop delusional. You're just an annoying junior."

(Pushing the smiling Hayeon's forehead with a finger) "You're in Early Childhood Education, what are you going to teach the kids? Are you going to teach them to live self-centeredly like you?"