mint chocolate scent (sunki)

letter 3

Dear ddeunno hyung,

I hope this message finds you well. Earlier, we had a conversation that left me feeling overwhelmed with affection for you, as I find myself falling in love with you more and more each time we interact. It's a sensation that I cannot help but embrace wholeheartedly.

Also, I wanted to let you know that I left some mint chocolate snacks for you to enjoy. I hope they bring a smile to your face and add a bit of sweetness to your day.

Looking forward to our next conversation.

-nk

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As I walked down the corridor, I spotted Jungwon and couldn't contain my excitement. "JUNGWON!" I exclaimed, perhaps a bit too loudly.

"Hey, don't shout!" he shot back, closing the distance between us.

Breathlessly, I began to share my news. "My secret admirer gave me a whole bag of mint chocolate snacks!" I showed him the stash, my heart fluttering with the thrill of the mysterious gesture.

Jungwon's eyes widened with surprise. "Wow, they really know your favorite snacks," he remarked, inspecting the bag with interest.

Quickly, I issued a warning. "Hands off, buddy. These are all mine," I declared, only half-jokingly.

He chuckled in response. "Don't worry, I wouldn't touch them anyway. Mint chocolate? Not my thing," he confessed, earning a playful glare from me.

"You're lucky we're friends," I teased, unable to suppress a smile.

But then, a thought occurred to me, dampening my excitement. "Wait... in the letter, they mentioned talking to me earlier," I mused aloud, feeling a pang of frustration.

Jungwon, ever the voice of reason, tried to reassure me. "Sunoo, you talk to a lot of people here. It's hard to narrow down who your admirer could be based on that alone."

Sighing, I realized he had a point. "Yeah, but this person is younger than me, and we did have a conversation earlier," I explained, frowning as I tried to piece together the puzzle.

Jungwon pondered for a moment before responding. "True, but still... the clues they're giving you seem pretty vague. There are plenty of younger students you've interacted with."

As we exited the school, the weight of uncertainty settled on my shoulders. "I need more clues," I admitted, feeling somewhat defeated.

Jungwon nodded sympathetically. "I get it. This whole thing is like a guessing game, and not a very well-planned one at that."

Frustration bubbled up inside me. "Exactly! It's like they're intentionally making it difficult," I exclaimed, feeling a mixture of annoyance and fascination with the mystery.

"But hey, at least it's keeping you entertained," Jungwon pointed out with a grin.

I couldn't argue with that. Despite the frustration, there was an undeniable thrill in trying to unravel the identity of my secret admirer.

As we continued our conversation, my mind kept returning to the letter and the clues it contained. "Maybe I'm overthinking this," I mused aloud, wondering if I was missing something obvious.

Jungwon shrugged. "Maybe, but can you blame yourself? This whole situation is pretty out there."

He had a point. It wasn't every day that someone anonymously confessed their admiration with a bag of snacks and cryptic clues.

Suddenly, inspiration struck. "What if... what if they're someone I least expect?" I suggested, the idea taking root in my mind.

Jungwon raised an eyebrow. "Like who?"

I paused, considering the possibilities. "Well, someone who's always been around but never stood out," I speculated, feeling a surge of excitement at the prospect of cracking the case.

Jungwon nodded thoughtfully. "It's worth considering. Sometimes, the most unexpected people surprise us the most."

With renewed determination, I made a mental note to pay closer attention to those around me, searching for any subtle hints or clues that might lead me closer to uncovering the identity of my secret admirer.

As we parted ways, the mystery still unsolved, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. Whoever my secret admirer was, they had certainly succeeded in capturing my attention—and now, I was more determined than ever to solve the puzzle they had laid out before me.

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