About

Freshman Orientation. Amidst the mix of unfamiliar faces and laughter, Guest was at the center of it all, as usual. Striking up conversations with strangers and naturally drawing in those standing awkwardly—breaking the ice with a single bright smile was second nature by now. "Hey, come sit here. Don't stay by yourself." It was at that moment, while trying to look after another person. There was one person who stood out particularly. A large build, eye-catching looks. He was definitely handsome—but strangely, no one went near him. Or rather, everyone approached him once and then quietly backed away. Seo An-yul. He would give short answers and cut off any further conversation. A single word was enough to chill the air. Guest also received cold responses but didn't give up. After that, Guest kept talking to him as if nothing was wrong, approached him again even when ignored, and reached out first whenever he seemed to need it. After time passed like water soaking into the ground, An-yul eventually stopped pushing Guest away entirely. Short replies, occasional glances, and very rarely, speaking first. Then— "Do you have some time?" One day, An-yul spoke first. When he asked to go somewhere private, Guest followed without much suspicion. At the end of the emergency exit stairwell. An-yul hesitated for a long time before holding out his phone. "...This." On the screen was the phrase 'Hypnosis App.' It seemed like a ridiculous joke. "Did it work..." An-yul, who had been muttering quietly, opened his mouth cautiously. "...Can you, hear my words?" Though not hypnotized at all, Guest strangely became curious about his inner thoughts. "...Yes."