Scenes from Jun’s movie seemed to be wandering within, Jung-eun’s unfocused gaze floated momentarily into the air.
“Well, as time passes, it seems like the color of love darkens. In the opening, scenes where the protagonists first confront the emotion of love appear, creating expectations for the audience. However, if you watch quietly, the background and emotions that continue to evoke the end of first love are subtly laid out. And the protagonist gradually…”
As my complexion began to darken, Jung-eun hastily interrupted, as if she had just discovered it.
“Well, it’s a movie, so to speak. The relationship between you being Jun’s first love and the background of why the movie deals with those emotions…”
Even though I might have wanted to say that there is no connection between the tone of our love and Jun’s movie, it sounded exactly the opposite in my ears.
Perhaps realizing that the topic she had been trying to distance herself from was engulfing her like a swamp, Jung-eun, who had been trying to connect the tail of her words, finally closed her mouth.
“Haru noona.”
The static that had confined us like a solid vibrated in Hyun-soo’s voice. When he called my name, his expression seemed calm, as if there was no reason to be caught up in this atmosphere.
“Regardless of the intention behind making that movie, whatever emotions Director Kim put into it, this is important. The nostalgic first love of Kim Jun, which everyone was so curious about, has become real love.”
Contrary to Hyun-soo’s original intention, only the introductory words that seemed to lift the atmosphere remained in my heart. The words that the emotions of Jun’s heart during that time, when I wasn’t with him, are contained in this movie scratched the inner walls of my heart.
“So, really, as Jung-eun noona said, this sequel will be a hit in many ways. Whether Director Kim flips or leaves the plot of ‘the train’ in his own hands, it’s safe to say that he is now at a complete crossroads.”
Why being lovers with Jun implies flipping the plot of ‘the train’ is something I couldn’t quite grasp. I hadn’t seen the movie yet, making it difficult for me to gauge.
The words I brought up to expose my feelings lost their meaning and weakly drifted away from me.
“More than that, Haru. I also don’t particularly want to recommend you to watch that movie from beginning to end. Just hearing the rough outline might already be overwhelming for you.”
“Rather than overwhelming…”
The thought that those words weren’t entirely irrelevant came to me belatedly.
“I told you before. Even if not from the beginning to the end, just watch the last scene of that movie. I think, unlike the overall tone of ‘the train’ that has been consistently intense, that last scene might represent Kim Jun’s feelings at that time. Especially now that I know about your relationship with Kim Jun.”
“Yes, noona. Don’t bother with unnecessary thoughts every time people mention ‘the train’ sequel or whatever. Just watch the last scene. I’ll give you coordinates on where to start.”
The final scene of Jun’s movie. A scene where Jun, who will never willingly show his sincerity to me, is contained. Although different from excitement, my heart raced with an unknown, faint tension.
“I’m afraid. Just the last scene, only that scene, should I watch it?”
As my emotions were fully revealed on my face, Hyun-soo teased, questioning why it was so difficult for me to say that I would only watch one scene from the movie that everyone made for everyone to see. I was grateful for the affection he conveyed within his indifference.
“Oh, by the way, Director Kim, did you break up with your girlfriend because of Haru noona?”
But that was just for a moment; I had to catch Hyun-soo’s words without taking a breath.
“Hyun-soo, don’t ever bring up things like the ex-girlfriend Jun had before. Got it? Absolutely, never?”
I had to repeatedly entrust this to Hyun-soo.
About an hour before finishing work, there was a moment when I envied the leisure of people wandering the streets, occasionally looking out the window. Both my PC messenger and my phone signaled Jun’s message had arrived.
I lightly tapped the message delivered by the mini-postman in my phone.
“When will work end?”
It was a message so simple that it seemed like the postman might have forgotten and left only one. However, with just this small message, my heart surged with a big wave.
“Soon.”
I replied very briefly, as if hiding the surge.
“Oh, soon. Well, I’m in a hurry now. Can you take a call?”
“I’ll call. I’ll pretend to be a PD and answer.”
Jun said as if he had already figured out how to openly make a call in the office.
I felt a tickling sensation that made me want to laugh. I replied that it sounded like a good idea, and then he waited, and Jun’s name appeared on the screen.
“Yes, Director Kim.”
As soon as I answered, laughter came through the phone.
Who asked me to call pretending to be a PD. When I felt unfairly wronged, Jun’s gentle voice sounded.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
