Night, at Home
Yora: "I'm back. Is there any food?"
Haein (glancing up from her books): "In the fridge. Heat it up yourself."
Yora: "Okay."
She washed her hands and headed to the microwave.
Haein: "So, where did you go?"
Yora (between bites): "Han River Park."
Haein: "Without me?"
Yora: "You were buried in assignments anyway."
Yora: "Why do you have so much work? Every time I see you, you're studying."
Haein: "No choice..."
Noticing Yora's necklace, Haein tilted her head.
Haein: "Who gave you that? You didn't have it before."
Yora (touching it): "Oh, I bought it recently."
Haein: "It's pretty."
Yora: "If I find another one, I'll get you one too." (Though I might never find it again...)
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Yora's Room
Yora googled "Taehyung" but found no one matching him in this world.
Yora: "Then... is Jiwoo this world's Taehyung? Are they the same person? Why did I cry when I saw him? Ugh, my brain's fried! What now? Was the vision in the mirror real?"
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One Week Later
Yora had fully adapted to this new world.
University – Last Class
Yora texted Haein:
Yora: "Done with class?"
Haein: "No, two more lectures."
Yora: "Should I go home alone?"
Haein: "Go with Junhyeok."
Yora: "Thanks, but I'd rather walk."
Instead of heading home, Yora went to a mall. While trying on clothes, the mirror flickered with another vision.
Yora: "Whoa, again?! Is that—Taehyung? Why's his hand injured? Han River again? Hey, wait—why's it gone so fast?!"
She bought the clothes, stopped by a pharmacy, and rushed to Han River.
Han River Park
Yora: "Where's the parking lot? Should've bought less stuff..."
This time, she spotted Jiwoo stepping out of a car. She sprinted over.
Yora: "Hi! Are you a taxi?"
Jiwoo: "...Huh?"
Yora: (Why did I say that?!)
Jiwoo: "You're the girl who cried last time."
Yora: "Ah... yeah, that's me."
As Jiwoo opened his mouth, Yora dropped her bags and grabbed his injured hand.
Yora: "You're hurt!"
Jiwoo: "It's nothing."
She dragged him to a bench, disinfecting and bandaging the wound while Jiwoo stared at her.
Jiwoo (inner): "Why's she helping me? What's her angle?"
Yora: "Done! Does it hurt?"
Jiwoo: "Why did you help me?"
Yora: "Just because."
Jiwoo suddenly gripped her wrist.
Jiwoo: "'Just because' you happened to run into me? 'Just because' you carry medical supplies around?"
Yora: "N-no! I ran out at home and bought more today. You saw how much stuff I got—why wouldn't I buy meds? I help you, and you accuse me?!"
Jiwoo released her when her eyes welled up.
Jiwoo: "Sorry."
Yora: "Apology accepted. Now, how about driving me home as thanks?"
Jiwoo: "Me?"
Yora: "See anyone else here?"
Grudgingly, he agreed. In the car:
Jiwoo: "Didn't anyone teach you not to get in strangers' cars?"
Yora: "You're not a stranger."
Jiwoo: "You know me?"
(Inner Yora: Crap. Think!)
Yora: "Not really. But after bumping into you twice, I remember you now."
Jiwoo: "Hmph."
The ride was silent, but Yora couldn't stop stealing glances.
At her doorstep, as Jiwoo turned to leave:
Yora: "Taehyung—?" (Dammit, not again!)
Jiwoo spun around.
Jiwoo: "That's the second time. My name is Jiwoo, not Taehyung."
Yora: "I'm Yora. Nice to meet you!"
Jiwoo: "Hope you don't confuse me with others again."
Yora: "Of course! Bye!"
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Meanwhile – Jiwoo's Car
Jiwoo (on call with Sanghyun): "Did you pick up Kansook?"
Sanghyun: "Yeah, took him home. You done?"
Jiwoo: "Heading back."
Sanghyun: "Find anything?"
Jiwoo: "No."
Sanghyun: "Then who's 'Taehyung'?"
Jiwoo: "Nothing. Forget it."
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Jiwoo's Apartment
Sanghyun arrived first, pouring wine. Jiwoo slumped beside him.
Jiwoo: "Is my place yours now?"
Sanghyun: "Yours is mine, mine is yours."
Noticing the bandage:
Sanghyun: "What happened to your hand?"
Jiwoo: "An accident."
Sanghyun: "Doesn't look accidental. By the way, that lead points to Seoul University."