“Wow… she’s incredibly beautiful.”

In the magazine she was browsing, a familiar actress was disheveling her hair and striking an attractive pose. She was Ji-ho’s co-star in the upcoming movie. Hye-yoon thought she must be busy preparing for the release as much as Ji-ho. As she turned the page with warm thoughts.

Some words, even though tiny like sesame seeds, can fill your eyes like rocks. Without knowing the content before and after, one sentence from her interview vividly caught Hye-yoon’s eyes.

[He became the reason my ideal type changed. Haha.]

“Huh?”

Hye-yoon’s hand slowly turned back one page. The content of the previous page was as expected, about Ji-ho. Compliments towards him.

[An actor with exceptional immersion and concentration. I thought if a natural-born genius also puts in effort, it would result in this appearance.]

It was a weighty compliment, but the tone of the interview transcribed was fresh and refreshing. The next sentence continued with the fact that his non-arrogant attitude and human qualities changed her ideal type. Hye-yoon nodded her head and flipped the paper again.
And I began to read the following words more attentively.

[He became the reason my ideal type changed. Haha.

Oh, isn’t he the same age as An Jiho? Right. But he was really on the polite side, never letting go of his words. He was also on the reserved side. So, it’s a regrettable memory.

There should be more promotion time ahead, right? Even so, during this period, I plan to become closer. I’m aiming for it.

Are you usually this proactive? Yes, that’s the type. Don’t hesitate, don’t miss good opportunities. Good people are the same.]

“Wow… it seems like all pretty girls are like this.”

Hye-yoon mumbled softly and closed the magazine. There was one more interview she hadn’t seen yet. Although she hesitated to purchase it, she comforted herself and left the bookstore.

Reality was more important than the desire to see more. On a day like today, with a walk ahead, carrying a heavy magazine would be cumbersome. Outside the bookstore, spring with cherry blossom petals was fluttering in the air.

Today was the day to meet Jiho after a week. It had been almost two months since they had a date outside.

Approaching evening, Jiho was walking along the street where cherry blossoms were in full bloom, his hat pressed down.

Even though it was a weekday, the street was crowded with people enjoying spring. It had been a long time since he walked in such a crowded place.

Fortunately, people were busy enjoying their own spring, so they didn’t pay attention to their surroundings. Those taking photos and those being photographed alike. Smiles were competing to see who was happier.

‘It seems like it’s around here…’

Around the time she thought she might have come wrong, she found Hye-yoon. The side view seen through the falling flower petals was poignant. Her face sitting on a bench was touching. It was more so because they hadn’t seen each other for a week.

However, as Jiho approached, his smile was gradually disappearing. Because of another person with Hye-yoon. His head drooped.

“Who is this baby?”

Suddenly, a long shadow and a pleasant voice. Hye-yoon quickly raised her head. Jiho seemed apologetic to several people, probably because of another woman who seemed to dominate spring.

While entertaining some ticklish thoughts, she quickly came to her senses. Then, she looked down at the baby sitting on Hye-yoon’s lap. The baby sitting across from her and Hye-yoon was only the upper part of her body. She didn’t know anything about the baby, not even how old she was.

She looked like a doll. She had put on shoes, but could those tiny feet walk? Jiho wanted to get closer to check if it was really a person.

“Cute, right? She cried looking for her mom, so I’m holding her.”

“It’s a person…”

“Huh?”

“Oh, no.”

Only then did Jiho sit next to Hye-yoon. As he got closer, the male baby began to explore him. Just by looking at the slightly swollen eyelids, he could guess how much she had cried. The eyelashes were still clumped, indicating that moisture remained.
Curious and wary eyes blinked as Jiho was observed. Fluttering. The sound of a heavy sigh easily crossed the small body.

A plum-sized hand barely enveloped Hye-yoon’s body.

“Yeah. It’s okay. Uncle is a very nice person too.”

Pat, pat. Jiho showed a slight smile at Hye-yoon’s soothing tone to comfort the baby. Hye-yoon’s hand, which had been patting the back, gently took one of the baby’s hands. With that small plum-sized palm, she began to stroke Jiho’s arm.

“Look at this. Uncle’s skin is really soft. Like firm clay, right?”

“…Yeah.”

Softly. Jiho’s eyes looked at Hye-yoon’s hand, holding the baby’s hand. The hand with the ring I gave was making such lovely gestures. The arm was ticklish, and the chest was ticklish too. Meanwhile, the baby boy remained on guard.

“Should we take him to the police station?”

“No. I contacted them because the phone number is written on the necklace. They’ll be here soon.”

Jiho nodded his head again, looking at the baby. Upon closer inspection, there was a sparkling golden line near the baby’s neck. The necklace seemed to be as long as the body. He was momentarily curious about the unknown world of babies.

So, when he lowered his head, the baby suddenly buried her face in Hye-yoon’s chest. As deep as her face was buried, the hand that surrounded Hye-yoon was also tightly gripping.

For a moment, a forced laugh escaped from Jiho’s mouth. It was amusing even to himself that he was jealous of a baby.

“Jiho, do I have jelly in my bag? Take it out and let’s share it.”

Hye-yoon pointed with her chin, and her bag was there. It was never an exception to want to share even with a lost baby. The baby, still rubbing her face, didn’t stop.

‘Today, three people can be happy with 100 won.’

Jiho smirked as he opened the jelly. When he subtly gestured to Hye-yoon, it was Hye-yoon who awakened the face of the baby that had hidden in her arms.

“Let’s share the jelly with Aunt and Uncle. Mom and Dad will arrive when we finish eating.”

Asking affectionately, with a gentle expression, the baby, intoxicated by the softness, showed a bashful smile. Jiho also looked at the two with a similar face.