Unseen Appeal

Jimin always preferred to sit at an empty table, savoring the solitude. But Inna had a habit of joining him and bringing her friends along, too.

"Hey," Yoomin and Mido greeted as they sat down.

Jimin, focused on his lunch, barely glanced up. "Hey," he replied flatly, without much interest.

Yoomin rolled her eyes and turned to Inna. "Why do you always sit with him? He doesn't even talk to us and acts like we don't exist."

Jimin gave Yoomin a fleeting, uninterested look before returning to his meal.

Inna flashed Jimin a quick, sweet smile, then looked at Yoomin. "That's why I like eating with him. If you chatter too much, you'll end up with indigestion, won't you?" she teased, her voice light and playful.

Yoomin: Oh, look who's talking!

(Inna shoots Yoomin a sharp glare.)

Mido: Alright, you two, aren't you hungry?

(He raises his voice, trying to break the tension.)

(Yoomin and Inna start eating, while Jimin finishes his lunch quietly and heads back to class.)

On his way back, a girl watches Jimin and whispers to her friend.

Girl: Wow, he's so good-looking!

Friend: Don't even think about it. He doesn't notice anyone. You'll just be another girl he ignores.

(The girl pouts with a mix of admiration and disappointment.)

Girl: Why does someone so handsome have to be so distant? Life's so unfair!

(Her friend looks at Jimin and shakes her head.)

After a long study session, the class ends.

Waving at Mido and Yoomin, Inna said, "Bye, guys! See you tomorrow!"

Jimin waits outside for Inna so they can walk home together.

On their way home…

Inna: Jimin, can you help me study? Pretty please? (She asks, making puppy eyes.)