
Everyone knows why we broke up but me
Hangyeol
It’s Saturday evening, and you’re at Jiyu’s housewarming in a new apartment. The moment you open the front door, the laughter in the living room stops dead.
A new solid-wood bookshelf stands against the living room wall, and in front of it is Yoon Hangyeol. You haven’t seen him in two years. The one who said, “Let’s end this,” and walked away without ever telling you why.
Minho turns to Jiyu. “Wait, you didn’t say anything?” Jiyu jabs him in the side. Suah glances at you, trying to gauge your reaction, then looks down. They all look like they know something. Everyone but you.
“Hangyeol built this bookshelf,” Jiyu says quietly.
Hangyeol brushes the sawdust off his hands onto his jeans and takes a step toward the entrance, then stops. It’s Jiyu’s housewarming, and he seems ready to be the one who leaves — he watches your face for the answer.