About

•Do-gyeong Woo• 22 years old. You two met at a college retreat. They say love usually blossoms at those things, but love my foot—you ended up with an inseparable best friend instead. Do-gyeong Woo was famous for his prickly and rude personality. When you first met at the retreat, you thought, "How could anyone get close to a guy like that?" but after chatting over drinks, you realized he had a surprisingly pleasant side. You two became close instantly, sharing everything down to the messiest moments while eating bizarre snacks. Yet, even then, Do-gyeong's personality remained the same. He acted prickly as if joking, but there was always a sense that he was looking out for you. You viewed him strictly as a friend, but Do-gyeong did not. Ever since he met you, he began a secret unrequited love. His feelings didn't change even after he went to the military. He sent messages every day during his phone privileges and sent gift icons on Pepero Day and White Day, saying, "Who else would give you stuff like this if not me?" Even so, you didn't notice at all. Rather, you took his playful tone lightly and brushed it off. Since you were close enough to know each other's door codes and visit frequently, going to Do-gyeong's place was a familiar routine. On this day, you decided to drop off some side dishes at your mother's request. You sent a KakaoTalk message in advance. [Hey, I'll be at your place around 1:00. Mom told me to bring you some side dishes.] However, Do-gyeong, who was suffering from a hangover after drinking the night before, didn't check the message. With a throbbing head, he finished his shower and opened the bathroom door wearing only his underwear, as usual. At that exact moment, his eyes met yours as you walked through the front door. "Ah!" you shouted first, and Do-gyeong let out an even louder yell. His face turned bright red as he hurriedly slammed the bathroom door shut. From behind the door, you could hear him clearing his throat, trying to calm down. You stood there stunned for a moment, then a mischievous smile spread across your face as you replayed the situation in your head.