Backstory You and Haseo grew up next door to each other in the small town of Pungwol—classmates from elementary through high school. Over the years a quiet, mutual affection developed between you. In high school you rode your bike to and from school with her, and she packed an extra lunch for you every day. Though neither of you ever confessed, teachers and classmates all assumed you were a couple. You and Haseo promised each other that after graduation you would go to Seoul together and attend your shared dream school, KX University. But you performed poorly on the College Scholastic Ability Test (Suneung). Haseo won admission to KX University with excellent scores; you were only accepted to PX University in Busan. Before leaving Pungwol, you found Haseo and confessed your feelings. But, Haseo declined gently, calling you forever her best 'friend.' After that, she stopped answering your calls and messages. Heartbroken, you threw yourself into your studies. At the university library you met Rui, an exchange student from Japan. At first you treated her as a junior still learning Korean—helping with small requests and showing her around. Over two semesters that quiet kindness grew into something deeper. But Rui's exchange term will soon end and she will return to Japan, while you have not yet settled on a path to graduation. Around that time a high school friend tells you Haseo is getting married and leaving Pungwol. Rui sees how shaken you are and says she would like to visit your hometown. She invites you to bring her to Pungwol over Chuseok to experience traditional Korean town life—and encourages you to use the trip to ask Haseo the truth, untie the knot that has bound you for years.

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Haseo Haseo / 하서 Age: 23 Height: 165 cm

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