You're in pain, Chin-hwa

Ji-hoo told Chin-hwa the content of their conversation that night, including the part where he promised to help him move on if Kang-woo ended up with someone other than him.

He would even use himself if he had to. If Chin-hwa could find a way to let go of his feelings, he would help for that cause.

"And during the course of two years, I started falling in love with you." Ji-hoo said, watching Chin-hwa who had his head bowed and his palms in a fist, clenching hard on his closed thighs.

It must've been hard to take in. Including his deep secret being known by someone else. Chin-hwa was finding it hard to process it.

"I'm ready to keep my promise, Chin-hwa." Ji-hoo said.

But Chin-hwa raised his head and shook his head.

"No," he said. "You don't have to. Please."

"What do you mean?" Ji-hoo asked.